1. Corporate Strategy

Skechers Selects Inventory and Planning Decision Support Solution

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Skechers will deploy the Digital Brain platform from o9 Solutions to enhance support for its planning and decision-making across its North America retail operations, helping the retailer meet consumer demands more efficiently with the platform’s integrated business planning capabilities.

“As a company that delivers a diverse portfolio of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories, Skechers is always looking for new ways to evolve our capabilities,” said Chris Coye, CIO of Skechers in a statement. “We believe that the o9 Digital Brain platform will help us more intuitively manage the flow of our inventory to our domestic stores.”

“Skechers is an iconic brand that has seen incredible growth over the past 30 years and we’re confident that the o9 Digital Brain platform will enhance and accelerate Skechers’ planning process and capabilities across its North America retail business,” said Chakri Gottemukkala, Co-founder and CEO of o9 Solutions in a statement.

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