Mango’s collaboration with o9 Solutions is expected to bolster its supply chain planning capabilities and drive data-centric decision-making throughout its vast retail network.
The aim is to replace legacy systems with an AI-driven planning structure that can better handle the complexities of the modern retail landscape.
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Central to this initiative is the overhaul of Mango’s Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP), Assortment Planning, and Demand Planning systems.
The software provider already works with major retail companies such as Prada, J. Crew, and Urban Outfitters to help optimise their business operations.
o9 Solutions says Mango will also be able to use its platform and expertise in fashion retail planning to support its digital planning transformation.
The o9 Digital Brain platform is designed to unify critical planning processes within a single ecosystem, thereby breaking down departmental barriers and fostering collaborative decision-making across different teams.
The platform’s design will provide Mango with the flexibility to enhance its planning functions and enable the integration of proprietary Data Science models. Moreover, it will offer scalability options essential for sustaining Mango’s growth trajectory over time.
o9 Solutions co-founder and CEO Chakri Gottemukkala said: “This partnership is a testament to Mango’s forward-thinking approach to leveraging technology for improved planning and decision-making. By integrating its planning functions on the o9 platform, Mango will gain the agility, intelligence, and real-time decision-making capabilities necessary to achieve better business outcomes. We are excited to support them on this journey.”
As of the close of fiscal year 2024, Mango had 2,850 stores in 120 countries. The company reported a turnover growth of 7.6% to €3.33bn ($3.60 bn) over the year, with online sales accounting for one-third.
Earlier this year, Punto Fa, the parent company of Mango, appointed CEO Toni Ruiz as chairman to steer the company towards realising its strategic plan for 2024-2026 while maintaining his role as CEO.
