Initial Allocation & Product Launch

Plan and execute product launches with smart allocation strategies that balance demand, timing, and store needs.

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A Modern Approach to Initial Allocation & Product Launches

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Maximize sell-through

Plan launch allocations based on demand forecasts, store clusters, and launch curves. Send the right inventory to each location from the start to hit sales goals faster.

Stay stocked, without over buying

Allocate enough inventory to meet launch demand while keeping flexibility to adjust as conditions change.

Match inventory to demand

Model expected sales spikes with launch curves to shape allocations accurately. Minimize missed sales and overstocks with data-backed forecasting.

Key Features for Initial Allocation & Product Launches

1.

Push & hold settings

Control how much inventory ships at launch with “push all” and “hold back” options for flexible distribution.

2.

Launch curve modeling

Define and apply sales lift curves by week or channel to align initial allocations with expected demand.

3.

Allocation defaults

Create default sets for parameters like safety stock, order cycle, and sales curves to standardize launch setups.

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Knix, a trailblazer in the intimate apparel industry, renowned for its commitment to inclusivity and innovation, has transformed its inventory management with Toolio.

Maggie Barclay

Brittany Watts

Allocation Analyst

"Overall, I have been very satisfied with Toolio. It has allowed me to make data-driven decisions by creating sell-through reports for specific collections, sell-through history, and store-specific sell-throughs."

50%

Time Savings

50%

Stockout Reduction

Improved

Inventory Turnover

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AKA Brands, a prominent player in the fashion industry known for its portfolio of successful digital native brands, has revolutionized its inventory management strategy and achieved remarkable results since implementing Toolio's integrated inventory management solution.

Stacey Shriefer

Vice President Inventory Planning

“Toolio was instrumental in showing our merchants that they could have 50-75% less SKU count and do the same amount of sales. We expect $5M in cost savings and efficiency gains.”

50-75%

SKU count reduction

$5M

expected cost savings and efficiency gains

5-10

weeks of stock reduction

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Weezie Towels, celebrated for its artisanal approach to crafting luxurious, personalized towels, has elevated its inventory management to new heights with Toolio.

Holly Leach

Holly Leach

Vice President of Merchandising & Business Development

"After seeing the demo for Toolio, I immediately recognized the bandwidth this system generates. It is extremely intuitive and solves for many of the manual analyses our team was running on a regular basis."

40%

efficiency gains

4%

inventory cost reduction

8x

Return on Investment

FAQs for Initial Allocation & Product Launches

How does Toolio improve product launches and initial allocation?

Toolio uses demand forecasts, store clusters, and launch curves to distribute inventory accurately at launch, maximizing sell-through and reducing stockouts or overages.

What key features support allocation and launch planning?

Toolio includes push and hold settings for flexible inventory distribution, launch curve modeling for demand spikes, and allocation defaults to streamline launch setups.

How does Toolio match inventory to demand?

By using launch curves and forecasts, Toolio models expected sales lifts and shapes allocations to align with real demand patterns.

Can Toolio integrate with other systems?

Yes. Toolio integrates with major ERP, POS, and e-commerce platforms through API, SFTP, or scheduled exports for seamless data flow.

Is Toolio built for enterprise-scale planning?

Absolutely. Toolio supports large data volumes, complex hierarchies, and multi-level planning, making it ideal for enterprise retail planning and analysis.

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