TPF Merchandise Planning Services
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- Training in merchandise planning concepts and techniques
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Merchandise Planning Articles
In this section you can access a number of articles about Merchandise, Range and Assortment planning, beginning with a a series of 12 introductory articles and progressing to more in depth and complex concepts further down.An Introduction to Merchandise Planning
A series of 12 introductory level articles on Merchandise Planning.
Starting with a definition of merchandise planning and progressing to a discussion of the basics of Open to Buy and the WSSI system, this series of articles will provide you with a basic understanding of the subject.
1. What is Merchandise Planning?
A definition of the merchandise planning process2 How Does Merchandise Planning Fit Into The Rest of The Business?
An investigation of strategy and tactics3 What are the Key Elements of a Merchandise Planning System?
An overview of the processes involved4 Where do you start with Merchandise Planning?
Guidelines on how to start off5 Top Down or Bottom Up Planning?
What do these terms mean in the real world?6 Locking & Floating
A look at planning systems functionality7 More Planning Systems Functions explained
A further look at planning systems functionality8 Deciding on A System
How do you decide which way to jump?9 Implementation Issues
How do you get the system into the business?10 What is an Open to Buy? (Part One)
An Intoduction to Open to Buy11 What is an Open to Buy? (Part Two)
A more detailed look at the variables in the Open to Buy12 What is an Open to Buy ? (Part Three)
How do we use forward cover?More Advanced Merchandise Planning Articles
These articles address more advanced concepts like Gross Margin Return on Investment (GMROI) , Store Grading and Return on Space.
We'll also introduce powerful techniques like rank curve analysis.
Are You Ready For Merchandise Planning
The key issues that need to be addressed for a successful implementationMaking Space for Profit
Combining GMROI and space data can create a powerful KPI for merchantsControlling The Flow With Open To Buy
- An overview of the OTB processThe Uses of GMROI in Retail Planning and Control
The Uses of GMROI in Retail Planning and Control - An look at how to get the best out of this key performance measureA Fresh Look at Store Grading
Store grading on sales value? There are better ways!Buying The Best Plans
Using advanced rank curve techniques to change the way you plan assortmentsSorted for E-Learning
As more and more retailers look for news ways to balance training costs and employee development needs, can e-Learning deliver the solution?How do I know if the payment discount I have been offered is to my advantage?
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