Your Merchandising Stack Is Strong—But It’s Not Complete
| Part of the stack | What it does |
|---|---|
|
Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) tools |
Set top-down targets, budgets, and investment levels |
| Assortment planning tools | Define category mix, price points, and depth by region/channel |
|
PLM systems |
Manage development, sourcing, and sampling |
Each system excels in its lane. However, none provides access to real-time product data and product visuals as the line takes shape and enables the cross-functional collaboration required to ready it for production.
The Operational Gap: Where Speed and Margin Erode
- Fragmented context: Critical decisions in siloed decks → inconsistent SKU counts
- Static visuals: No real-time data → late rework when costs escalate
- Version chaos: Teams operating on different line versions → missed deadlines
This “middle zone” between planning and development stalls momentum and hides revenue opportunities.
Enter VibeIQ’s Assortment Lifecycle Platform
VibeIQ inserts a visual, data-connected workspace between your existing tools, so teams can build, refine, and approve the line in one place.
- With MFP & Assortment Planning Tools
- Sync plans automatically: Bi-directional APIs push targets in and pull live SKU counts out.
- See plans come alive: Drag-and-drop visual line layouts show depth and price tiering in real time.
- Course-correct quickly: Spot gaps or over-assortment before they hit PLM.
- With PLM Systems
- Lock decisions early: Capture product rationale before handing off to development.
- Reduce sampling lead times: Cleaner inputs cut sample rounds and boost first-pass adoption.
- Prevent duplication: Push final, approved data directly into PLM—no re-entry.
Benefit Recap: Why Merch Leaders Choose VibeIQ
- Speed: Faster line alignment and a shorter GTM calendar
- Decision Making: A single source of truth for all product data, visibility and confidence. fewer re-works
- Revenue impact: Higher adoption, lower markdowns, and stronger sell-in
Ready to See VibeIQ in Action?
Get a personalized demo to learn how the VibeIQ platform snaps into the rest of your stack—and turns your merchandising gap into a competitive edge.
