Why retail planning is moving beyond seasonal forecasts
· Source: scmr.com
In short
Retailers are shifting from traditional seasonal planning to integrated, AI-driven decision frameworks that blend long-range plans with real-time demand sensing. The focus is moving from forecast accuracy to decision quality, with AI serving as an always-on planning partner that quantifies financial tradeoffs. However, execution systems remain a bottleneck as rigid ERP rules and replenishment constraints often prevent AI insights from translating into profitable store-level actions.
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Tags: retail, forecasting, AI, planning, inventory, demand