Volatility is no longer the exception; it’s the operating environment. Supply chain disruptions, trade shifts and customer demand rollercoasters are here to stay for the foreseeable future, requiring companies to adjust to the new normal.
Traditional forecasting methods—in which planners purchased and allocated merchandise months in advance—were sufficient in times of stability, but now relying on pre-season prediction alone can be costly. Fashion firms often operate on slim margins, and these can quickly erode due to late receipts, misaligned inventory allocation and delayed markdowns. If merchandise is underperforming or sitting in the wrong location, having the insight and capabilities to quickly pivot can mean the difference between regaining some value from inventory and completely losing potential sales.
Prepping for whatever challenges come next is not about trying to achieve error-free predictions months out. Rather, the executives successfully navigating disruption are tapping artificial intelligence-powered tools to sense shifts earlier, turning planning into an ongoing, in-season activity.
This webinar on March 25 will provide insights on how you can leverage AI to your advantage for signal-driven execution.
Tune in to the webinar to learn more about:
- Why seasonal forecasting models break down in volatile markets
- How leading brands are transitioning from static seasonal plans toward continuous, in-season decision-making
- Why timing and decision agility now matter more than forecast precision
- How companies can best use AI as an “early warning system” for underperforming SKUs and channels
- What margin protection looks like in practice, from smarter buying to earlier reallocation and proactive markdown strategies
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