The days of private runway shows with top-secret designs leading to months of waiting for the next biggest trend are all but over. Instead, retailers are under immense pressure to move faster across all areas of the merchandise, planning, and allocation process - with speed ultimately driving success. It’s time to tap into your data to uncover methods for introducing a whole new level of speed to your MP&A process. Celect and AlixPartners dive into a discussion covering: - Importance of a data-driven plan and open to buy to drive speed - Why product attribute information can inform and give confidence - Examples of how retailers accelerated their processes - How to optimize your inventory with advanced analytics