Retail Directions Merchandise Planning
5.3#17 in retail merchandise management softwareWeb
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SAP Integrated Business Planning
6.4#2 in retail merchandise management softwareFrom £2,030 a monthWebWindows
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| Fact | Retail Directions Merchandise Planning | SAP Integrated Business Planning |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Walldorf, Germany |
| Integrations | The company lists Adyen, Afterpay, humm, Laybuy, Slyp, and Zip as payment and fintech partners, and says partner integrations are supported, tested, and maintained. | SAP says IBP connects with on-premise SAP and third-party software and on-demand systems; its documentation describes integration with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. |
| Purpose | The merchandise management solution supports planning, buying, and managing retail ranges using live sales, gross margin, and inventory data. | SAP IBP is a cloud-based supply chain planning solution combining sales and operations planning, forecasting and demand, response and supply, demand-driven replenishment, and inventory planning. |
| Security | The privacy policy says the company uses commercially acceptable means to protect personal data but cannot guarantee absolute security. | SAP’s security guide says customer data is stored in SAP HANA and protected with encryption at rest and in transit by default; customer-controlled encryption requires a separate SAP Key Management Service license. |
Retail Directions Merchandise Planning plans
- Retail Directions Merchandise ManagementPriced on request
SAP Integrated Business Planning plans
- SAP Integrated Business Planning, starter edition£2,030 a month
- SAP Integrated Business Planning foundationPriced on request
Pick Retail Directions Merchandise Planning if…
The solution suits retailers planning ranges, purchasing, promotions, and store inventory using live sales, margin, and stock data. Its stated customer base includes fashion, specialty homewares, and multi-brand value retailers.
Pick SAP Integrated Business Planning if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.