Oracle Retail Category Management

Oracle Retail Category Management applies scientifically based space optimization calculations to generate optimal space allocation recommendations that maximize revenue and profits. It meets the needs of different types of retailers, allowing retailers use different methodologies to define their product mix. Hard-lines retailers, for example, can follow category management best practices, while soft-lines retailers concentrate on defining assortment depth and breadth.

Oracle Retail Category Management is part of Oracle Retail's Merchandise Planning solution group.

Oracle Retail Category Management is an easy-to-configure solution that provides a basic assortment planning template that can be tailored further to meet each retailer's specific requirements—without programming customization.

• Reallocate space to higher-demand items and maintains optimal stock levels for demand and inventory efficiency.
• Base space recommendations on scientific calculations of item demand, potential profit, and space requirements.
• Minimize inventory investments in products with lower consumer demand and lower profits.
• Ensure assortments match consumer demand and provide assortments tailored to customer preferences.
• Plan for new items, categories, and locations.
• Incorporate item demand forecast from Oracle Retail Demand Forecasting and a financial plan from Oracle Retail Merchandise Financial Planning.