Fostering Innovation in Retail With Google for Work

“There are so many Google products available and that’s the beauty of the product. It enables the associates

to solve their problems and use the technology as they see fit. Now, innovation happens organically.”

Alan Mariotti, Vice President of Information Technology & Security

The Planning & Allocation team is responsible for tracking and allocating every piece of inventory that flows through the Retailers system. The  buying cycle lasts 4­6 weeks and they change floor sets every 2 weeks. Thus, merchandise sold in the first 2 weeks is most profitable for

the business because it can be sold at full margin. Whether moving inventory from a distribution center to a store or between stores, this team

ensures the right product makes its way to the right location. Google