Join us for a dynamic conversation with SPS Commerce experts Brandon Pierre and Maayan Kaplan as they dive into bridging the gap between supply chain and merchandising teams in retail. From understanding the transformative power of the OTIF metric to introducing integrated business planning strategies, this episode offers practical advice for retail executives preparing for 2025.
Key Moments Include:
- [00:00] Introduction and episode preview
- [02:50] Importance of supply chain and merchandising alignment
- [06:30] The role of OTIFF in retail success
- [14:10] Introducing S&OP and integrated business planning
- [25:05] Key metrics to focus on for cross-functional collaboration
- [35:07] Final takeaways and preparing for NRF 2025
Whether you’re a retailer or supply chain pro, this episode is packed with actionable insights to prepare for 2025!
Tune in now on the platform of your choice below:
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Be careful out there,
– Chris, Anne, and the Omni Talk team
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Omni Talk® is the retail blog for retailers, written by retailers. Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga founded Omni Talk® in 2017 and have quickly turned it into one of the fastest growing blogs in retail.