Case Study
Case Study
How a Fashion brand automated planning and OTB uisng our data expertise
A fashion brand was looking to automate their planning and OTB tool. Their challenge? They had no in-house expertise, and spending on an expensive software platform was also not an option. They came to us with one question: “Can you guys help us create an OTB tool with customized requiremnts?”
Anonymous
Founder of a fashion brand
"We always dreamed of scaling, but the truth is we didn’t know how to scale online. With the team’s help, we went from a single store to being a real brand people talk about — and we did it faster than we thought possible. It feels like we’ve jumped five years ahead."
The challenges
Expanding a boutique into a national fashion brand wasn’t going to be easy. Some of the major challenges included:
Tracking OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning for multiple SKUs across styles, sizes, gender and product types was being done in an unorganized way
Disjointed systems for forecasting, sales tracking and inventory monitoring
Difficulty in comparing projected vs actual sales, resulting in planning gaps
The founders were motivated but overwhelmed, unsure of where to even begin.
Our approach
We structured our work with with the client as follows:
Designed a centralized, automated OTB planning tool
Included dynamic inputs for style, size, gender, age, and clothing type
Embedded forecasting logic to compare projected vs actual sales
Created linked inventory and sales dashboards for clear visibility
Enabled dynamic category-level planning and scenario simulations
The challenges
Expanding a boutique into a national fashion brand wasn’t going to be easy. Some of the major challenges included:
Tracking OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning for multiple SKUs across styles, sizes, gender and product types was being done in an unorganized way
Disjointed systems for forecasting, sales tracking and inventory monitoring
Difficulty in comparing projected vs actual sales, resulting in planning gaps
The founders were motivated but overwhelmed, unsure of where to even begin.
Our approach
We structured our work with with the client as follows:
Designed a centralized, automated OTB planning tool
Included dynamic inputs for style, size, gender, age, and clothing type
Embedded forecasting logic to compare projected vs actual sales
Created linked inventory and sales dashboards for clear visibility
Enabled dynamic category-level planning and scenario simulations
The challenges
Expanding a boutique into a national fashion brand wasn’t going to be easy. Some of the major challenges included:
Tracking OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning for multiple SKUs across styles, sizes, gender and product types was being done in an unorganized way
Disjointed systems for forecasting, sales tracking and inventory monitoring
Difficulty in comparing projected vs actual sales, resulting in planning gaps
The founders were motivated but overwhelmed, unsure of where to even begin.
Our approach
We structured our work with with the client as follows:
Designed a centralized, automated OTB planning tool
Included dynamic inputs for style, size, gender, age, and clothing type
Embedded forecasting logic to compare projected vs actual sales
Created linked inventory and sales dashboards for clear visibility
Enabled dynamic category-level planning and scenario simulations
The results
Simplified complex planning into an intuitive tool for category managers
Automated OTB calculations and variance reports
Built custom reporting views for buyers and planners
Reduced manual effort and improved planning accuracy across seasons
Client went from manual operations to an automated one, at costs that they were comfortable
Demonstrated Expertise
Merchandise planning logic and automation
Delivered real business value through integrated planning and performance tracking
Combined forecasting, sales and inventory data into one cohesive system
Adapted tool design to fashion industry nuances
Ready to Solve Similar Challenges?
Let’s talk. Reach out to us on support@klaymatrix.com
The results
Simplified complex planning into an intuitive tool for category managers
Automated OTB calculations and variance reports
Built custom reporting views for buyers and planners
Reduced manual effort and improved planning accuracy across seasons
Client went from manual operations to an automated one, at costs that they were comfortable
Demonstrated Expertise
Merchandise planning logic and automation
Delivered real business value through integrated planning and performance tracking
Combined forecasting, sales and inventory data into one cohesive system
Adapted tool design to fashion industry nuances
Ready to Solve Similar Challenges?
Let’s talk. Reach out to us on support@klaymatrix.com
The results
Simplified complex planning into an intuitive tool for category managers
Automated OTB calculations and variance reports
Built custom reporting views for buyers and planners
Reduced manual effort and improved planning accuracy across seasons
Client went from manual operations to an automated one, at costs that they were comfortable
Demonstrated Expertise
Merchandise planning logic and automation
Delivered real business value through integrated planning and performance tracking
Combined forecasting, sales and inventory data into one cohesive system
Adapted tool design to fashion industry nuances
Ready to Solve Similar Challenges?
Let’s talk. Reach out to us on support@klaymatrix.com
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+91 9971796261
support@klaymatrix.com
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Mon to Sat: 9.00am - 7.30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
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Reach out, and we’ll take it from there — with a clear path, structured guidance, and measurable next steps
Phone
+91 9971796261
support@klaymatrix.com
Opening Hours
Mon to Sat: 9.00am - 7.30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Services