We’re pleased to share the latest features and enhancements on MS.
Highlights
- Unified Inventory Decision Module: One workflow to decide Reorder, Transfers, and Markdown actions with clear prioritization.
- ML-Powered Forecast in MFP: Train, compare, and reuse forecasting models with multi-scenario planning.
- Configurable Executive Dashboard: Personalize the landing experience with role-relevant KPIs and charts.
- AI Chat Assistant: Use natural language to run workflows, manage data files, and get contextual help.
Key Features
Unified Inventory Report Module
Bring Inter-Store Transfer (IST), Reordering, and Markdown decisions into a single workflow so inventory is evaluated once, with a clear priority and measurable impact.
What problem this solves
Inventory decisions are often made in silos leading to sub-optimal outcomes, like marking down stock in one store when it could have sold at full price in another.
Key capabilities
- Single decision workspace: A new “Unified Decision” module accessible from the main navigation.
- Project mapping: Map the relevant projects (IST, Markdown, NOOS) that should feed the decision.
- Unified algorithm: A waterfall decision logic that prioritizes Reorder → IST → Markdown based on the best net recovery.
- Outcome dashboard + drill-downs: Visualize the recommended actions and drill into style-level drivers.
Added machine-learning forecasting to Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) so teams can compare model performance, pick the best one for the context, and manage multiple forecast scenarios.
What problem this solves
The existing forecast relies mainly on year-over-year patterns limiting forecast accuracy and reduces flexibility in planning.
Key capabilities
- Train multiple models: Run and compare ML models alongside existing statistical approaches.
- Model performance evaluation: View accuracy metrics (including MAPE) to assess forecast quality.
- Side-by-side model selection: Choose the best model based on measurable performance.
- Save and reuse models: Reuse chosen models for consistency without repeated retraining.
- Multi-plan management: Maintain multiple forecast plans for scenario planning.
Transformed landing experience with a customisable dashboard so different roles can track the metrics and charts that matter most.
What problem this solves
A static, one-size-fits-all landing page makes it harder for teams to quickly find the most relevant information and forces extra navigation.
Key capabilities
- Dashboard builder: Design and save dashboards using a drag-and-drop workspace.
- Layout customization: 12-column snap grid with row-based layout (up to 6 widgets per row).
- Chart selection: Choose from available charts and KPIs to build a role-relevant view.
Product Usability
Spreadsheet-Style Inputs Viewer
Navigate, filter, and review large input and output files directly in the product, reducing download-edit-upload cycles.
Key capabilities
- Spreadsheet-like navigation: Filter, sort, and quickly navigate large files.
- In-context actions: Bulk-fill empty cells, remove errors, and save changes.
- No Need to download and re-upload, directly edit from here and “submit” to upload to cloud.
- Get Immediate feedback on validation errors.
View and work with financial data in the currency you choose, with conversions applied consistently across screens and reports. Find the optional upload in Master data.
Key capabilities
- Currency switching: Select a currency from the toolbar dropdown.
- Real-time conversion: Monetary values update automatically without reloading the page.
- Edits in any currency: Calculations handle conversions to maintain accuracy.
- Exchange rate upload: Upload and manage exchange rates using a TSV file.