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Hardlines

Optimize Hardlines Planning for Profitable Growth

Transform your planning processes with AI-powered solutions that enhance forecasting, inventory accuracy, and profitability across all channels.

McKinsey & Company
Five Below
Envu
TB International
Kroger
aws
Valeo
PwC
Keurig Dr Pepper
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan
Groupe SEB
IVECO Group
McKinsey & Company
Five Below
Envu
TB International
Kroger
aws
Valeo
PwC
Keurig Dr Pepper
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan
Groupe SEB
IVECO Group
McKinsey & Company
Five Below
Envu
TB International
Kroger
aws
Valeo
PwC
Keurig Dr Pepper
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan
Groupe SEB
IVECO Group

PROVEN VALUE DELIVERY ACROSS 30+ INDUSTRIES

o9 EKG for
Retail Hardlines

how it works

The o9 Enterprise Knowledge Graph (EKG) empowers hardlines and specialty retailers by integrating real-time demand signals, inventory workflows, and supplier collaboration into a single platform.

From merchandise planning to optimized replenishment, o9 ensures accurate decisions that reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.

Key Capabilities

Why Hardlines Retailers
Trust o9

  • AI-Powered Demand Forecasting

    Enhance accuracy by incorporating demand signals, promotions, and seasonality into one forecast.

  • Financial & Assortment Planning

    Connect Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) with assortment decisions to optimize sales and margins.

  • Dynamic Replenishment Optimization

    Streamline replenishment and allocation processes, reducing stockouts and excess inventory.

  • Omnichannel Visibility

    Align inventory and demand across physical stores, e-commerce, and distribution networks.

  • Scenario-Based Planning

    Run dynamic scenarios for promotions, markdowns, and supply risks to drive proactive decision-making.

  • Automation & Collaboration

    Improve productivity with automated workflows and collaborative tools that enhance cross-functional alignment.

Challenges

Addressing Critical Hardlines
Retail Challenges with o9

Challenge

Fragmented tools and manual workflows limit financial and inventory planning efficiency.

Solution

o9 automates MFP, integrating pre-season, in-season, and item-level plans into one platform.

Challenge

Misaligned top-down and bottom-up plans result in revenue loss and missed opportunities.

Solution

o9 enables reconciliation of financial plans across all levels, ensuring accurate forecasts and improved margins.

Featured use cases

Proven Results for

Hardline Leaders

Solutions

Real-time Intelligence,
Enterprise-wide Impact

Discover our platform

Experience the power
of o9 first-hand

Take a Tour

See how the o9 Digital Brain unifies planning, forecasting, and execution through AI-driven intelligence.

Live Demo with an o9 Expert

Get a personalized walkthrough with an o9 solution specialist and see how to drive faster, smarter planning decisions across your enterprise.