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Designer data solutions

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods Retail
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Sales & Marketing
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration Training
Challenge	Managers at the regional and store level, as well as marketing and planning teams, needed a way to visualize product sales, promotions, merchandise returns, store-to-store comparisons, foot-traffic-to-buyer conversion rates, and supply chain management. An essential part of their analysis was the ability to see all of this information by store, by employee, and by product. Without this kind of reporting, Tory Burch’s employees were forced to make decisions without all of the information. They needed help, and fast. Read More
About Customer	To know the Tory Burch brand is to experience affordable opulence at its finest. Since 2004, the American lifestyle retailer has been delivering elegant, rich, ready-to-wear shoes, handbags, accessories, watches, and beauty products to customers worldwide. The entire Tory Burch line captivates buyers who seek the look of effortless style – without an exorbitant price tag. Managing a premier brand like Tory Burch takes not only top-quality products but also keen attention to all aspects of its retail operations – using the most sophisticated technology available. Read More
Solution	Southport started with a data model “makeover” to make sure that the inputs were accurate and comprehensive. This process laid the foundation for the MicroStrategy implementation that would make a true difference for Tory Burch’s employees. Continuing with their roadmap, Southport delivered both “pushed” reports – like Flash Sales figures – to deliver a daily overview of sales – as well as self-service reporting functionality. Southport built powerful dashboards with myriad options for cutting and slicing the data to get the most accurate answers to the most urgent questions. Southport built what the fashion industry might call a “couture” solution: a one-of-a-kind MicroStrategy platform that included a store operations management application, mobile options, dashboards, and custom reporting capabilities. Tory Burch uses these tools to help them focus on what they do best: designing modern, elegant, and accessible products. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Retail

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Sales & Marketing

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Managers at the regional and store level, as well as marketing and planning teams, needed a way to visualize product sales, promotions, merchandise returns, store-to-store comparisons, foot-traffic-to-buyer conversion rates, and supply chain management. An essential part of their analysis was the ability to see all of this information by store, by employee, and by product. Without this kind of reporting, Tory Burch’s employees were forced to make decisions without all of the information. They needed help, and fast.

About Customer

To know the Tory Burch brand is to experience affordable opulence at its finest. Since 2004, the American lifestyle retailer has been delivering elegant, rich, ready-to-wear shoes, handbags, accessories, watches, and beauty products to customers worldwide. The entire Tory Burch line captivates buyers who seek the look of effortless style – without an exorbitant price tag. Managing a premier brand like Tory Burch takes not only top-quality products but also keen attention to all aspects of its retail operations – using the most sophisticated technology available.

Solution

Southport started with a data model “makeover” to make sure that the inputs were accurate and comprehensive. This process laid the foundation for the MicroStrategy implementation that would make a true difference for Tory Burch’s employees. Continuing with their roadmap, Southport delivered both “pushed” reports – like Flash Sales figures – to deliver a daily overview of sales – as well as self-service reporting functionality. Southport built powerful dashboards with myriad options for cutting and slicing the data to get the most accurate answers to the most urgent questions. Southport built what the fashion industry might call a “couture” solution: a one-of-a-kind MicroStrategy platform that included a store operations management application, mobile options, dashboards, and custom reporting capabilities. Tory Burch uses these tools to help them focus on what they do best: designing modern, elegant, and accessible products.

Impact #1	Regional and store managers can track promotions and schedule sales to align with peak demand.
Impact #2	Financial teams can report on P&L, net revenues, and currency fluctuations.
Impact #3	Marketing teams can identify the most effective campaigns by region, product, and design house.

Impact #1

Regional and store managers can track promotions and schedule sales to align with peak demand.

Impact #2

Financial teams can report on P&L, net revenues, and currency fluctuations.

Impact #3

Marketing teams can identify the most effective campaigns by region, product, and design house.

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