RETAIL PLANNING HEALTH CHECK™

Find out where planning is getting stuck—and what to improve next.

A focused independent diagnostic across assortment planning, MFP, allocation and replenishment, together with the data and AI capabilities supporting those processes.

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What We Assess

  • Assortment planning process and decisions
  • Merchandise financial planning measures and dependencies
  • Allocation and replenishment logic
  • Planning data, hierarchies and KPIs
  • Technology and integration
  • AI readiness and decision intelligence
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Maturity Model

  • Level 1 — Reactive: manual and spreadsheet-heavy
  • Level 2 — Standardized: defined processes and measures
  • Level 3 — Integrated: connected planning processes and shared data
  • Level 4 — Predictive: stronger analytics, optimization and exception management
  • Level 5 — Adaptive: AI-assisted, evidence-driven planning decisions
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Typical Deliverables

  • Executive summary and maturity score
  • Capability heatmap across the four focus areas
  • Top process and decision gaps
  • Data, measure and hierarchy observations
  • Technology and integration observations
  • AI opportunities and readiness constraints
  • Quick wins and prioritized roadmap

START WITH THE DECISION

Start with an independent planning diagnostic.

No new application is required for the first engagement. Use an agreed extract from the systems you already have and identify where better rules, exception intelligence or AI can create value.

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