Analyst Report - IDC Retail Digital Transformation - Why Integrated Business Planning is The Linchpin
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Mar 28, 2022
Discover how to get the most from Integrated Business Planning in the retail space, using the Board software as planning and…
The disruption caused by COVID-19 has highlighted, more than ever, the need for retailers to become more responsive and agile. According to this IDC Retail Insight, retailers that decide to adopt an integrated, enterprise-wide digital innovation strategy to create new business models, products, services, and customer experiences need a planning platform that leverages AI and advanced analytics.
In other words, they need a platform which empowers them to achieve an Integrated Business Planning approach that enables them to:
- Align key business (financial, inventory, operations, marketing) and strategic (forecasts, mergers and acquisitions, new store openings, and marketplaces) goals
- Drive retail business model innovation
- Effectively manage the entire operations planning chain
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