# Apparel and Footwear supply chain solutions ## Modernize fashion planning with real-time inventory insights Don’t rely on guesswork in the unpredictable fashion industry - leverage AI that delivers smarter planning and faster execution to enhance customer experiences and boost revenue. ### Industry Challenges ### Give your supply chain the power to shake off disruption ### Can’t keep up with volatile customer demand Demand shifts faster than retailers can respond, whether it’s social media driven trends or weather anomalies, leading to missed sales or markdowns. ### Inventory blind spots in an omni-channel world Inventory placement decisions are guesswork, leading to overstocks in one location and stockouts in another. Returns add complexity that retailers can’t easily manage. ### Vulnerable to macro disruption and trade shocks Softlines brands are overly dependent on concentrated sourcing geographies, leaving them exposed to trade tariffs, geopolitical shifts and raw material pricing spikes. ### Capabilities ### Solutions for every retail supply chain challenge from raw material to end consumer - Retail Planning & Category Management - Space Management - Merchandising - Inventory Optimization - Workforce & Labor Management - Supply Chain Command Center - Platform - Returns Management ### Manage merchandising strategies, boost supply chain performance Manage pre-season, in-season, open-to-buy, and other merchandising strategies, to coordinate inventory plans and end-to-end distributions for a more responsive and profitable supply chain. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/retail-planning "Learn More") ### Maximize space, boost sales and profitability Gain a comprehensive and accurate understanding of available space and maximize shelf and floor space to drive profitable sales for new fashions as well as continuity items. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/retail-planning "Learn More") ### Automate pricing, maximize margins, attract shoppers Fully automate pricing decisions across the entire product lifecycle to make smarter decisions that optimize margins while appealing to customers’ fashion sense and value. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/merchandise-operations "Learn More") ### Prepare for disruption, deliver with confidence Gain insights and automate processes to prepare for black swan events so that when the unexpected happens you can quickly have the right products at the right locations to cope with market changes, supply disruptions, and fickle consumer trends. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/supply-chain-planning/inventory-optimization "Learn More") ### Smarter labor, flexible delivery, real-time results Align labor scheduling with predicted demand for exceptional omnichannel fulfillment, providing better personalized service to last-mile delivery flexibility including dynamic routing, optimized load building, and real-time visibility. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/workforce-and-labor-management "Learn More") ### Next-generation Control Towers Network-wide visibility and orchestration for a continuously updated, shared version of end-to-end operations. Visualize the flow of orders, inventory and capacities – across the enterprise and partners - production, logistics, demand, supply, and space. Leverage intelligence to derive a coordinated response. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/supply-chain-command-center "Learn More") ### Orchestrate your supply chain, unlock hidden value Blue Yonder enables end-to-end visibility and synchronization across the supply chain, from the warehouse to the final sale. This enables retailers to adapt to unexpected demand surges, support more-complex buying journeys, adapt to resource volatility, and react to changing shopping preferences with an orchestrated approach that unlocks hidden value. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/blue-yonder-platform "Learn More") ### Streamline returns for increased efficiency and customer satisfaction Give your customers the convenient, self-service drop-off experience they want and gain the speed, efficiency and data you need to resell returned stock in the same season. Block out-of-policy returns, empower your staff with step-by-step instructions and ensure every returned item is routed to the right place, using the most optimal carrier option. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/returns-management/industry/apparel-and-footwear "Learn More") [Calculate your ROI](http://now.blueyonder.com/returns-roi-calculator "Calculate your ROI") ### Actual Results from Apparel & Fashion Brands Up to 0% reduction of out-of-stocks $0.0M profit due to markdown avoidance ### Business Impact ### Fashion retailers trust Blue Yonder #### AI separates profitable trends from transitory blips Blue Yonder melds data science with the art of merchandising by factoring in weather data, seasonality, and local events that drive buying habits so you can shift from siloed working patterns to consolidated strategies across the enterprise. With end-to-end visibility, you can predict and adjust production, allocation, replenishment, space, and product mix, as well as pricing and promotions. #### Nudge buyer behavior in your favor Influence consumer decisions with targeted pricing and rewards to encourage sales with buy-in-store, click-and-collect, and ship-to-store models that suit your business and customer experience goals. #### Choose the best fulfillment option considering multiple factors Select the fastest or most efficient shipping mode, especially for long-range fulfillment. Consider factors such as taxes and goods storage from the first mile to the last mile and directly link shipping to order management to provide customers with real-time updates on the status and location of their orders.