The apparel industry faces constant change—frequent product launches, season-driven assortments, and demand that’s difficult to predict. Brands must often begin planning material requirements before product details or forecasts are fully defined. This means working with placeholder finished goods and early fabric-level estimates to secure capacity with upstream suppliers.

This course offers an introductory overview of how the o9 platform helps apparel brands navigate these challenges. It highlights key capabilities such as seasonal BOM management, progressive commits for phased decision-making, multi-tier supplier collaboration for improved visibility, and liability tracking to manage material risk and cost.

The objectives for this course are:
- Describe the key planning challenges apparel companies face due to seasonality and uncertain demand
- Outline how progressive commits help apparel companies manage risk
- Identify how the o9 platform enables visibility into multi-tier supplier networks
- Recognize how liability planning and tracking in o9 helps apparel companies control costs and reduce waste

Target Audience:
Analysts, Solution Architects, Implementers, Planners