CGS, a global provider of technology solutions, continues the expansion of its retail solutions with the release of the BlueCherry® Omnichannel Merchandise Planning (OCMP) solution. This integrated, fashion and softlines solution will enable retailers to merge individual store, wholesale, catalog, and ecommerce plans into a single, multichannel plan that will help to increase sales, fulfillment rates, and inventory turns across their entire business. It was unveiled at NRF 2014 – “Retail’s Big Show” in New York City.
Through its advanced category planning capabilities, the BlueCherry OCMP solution will enable companies to plan specific product categories using sales history or point-of-sale data across retail, financial, and delivery calendars.
The solution also includes powerful e-commerce capabilities that allow companies to choose the specific channel planning, inventory control, and brand management tools they require to make better design, purchasing, and inventory decisions.
“To remain competitive in the fashion and soft goods industry companies must continue to have their finger on the pulse of the consumer as they plan their product assortment and merchandise mix,” said Paul Magel, President of the Applications Solutions Group at CGS. “The BlueCherry® Omnichannel Merchandise Planning solution will empower retailers to manage everything from planning and forecasting, to brand management, and inventory control. It’s a channel-specific, scalable solution that will help companies meet consumer demand, increase sales, and reduce cycle times.”
The comprehensive solution will also feature category, assortment, and store-level planning with the benefit of real-time updates and improved demand and supply visibility.
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