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Tailored and intelligent order orchestration with Planet's Order Manager

Last updated on June 10, 2024

In the fast-paced world of retail, efficiency is paramount. With advanced technologies continually evolving, retailers seek ways to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. One such solution is the Planet Order Manager (OMS), featuring a novel component known as the Orchestrator Selector.

Understanding the Planet OMS

Before delving into the specifics of the Orchestrator Selector, it's crucial to grasp the basics of the Planet OMS. Our OMS enables retailers to dynamically orchestrate orders by assigning them to warehouses in real-time for fulfillment. This process can deliver orders directly to shoppers or reallocate stock between warehouses.

The Orchestrator Selector: Tailored order orchestration

At the core of our OMS lies the Orchestrator Selector, an algorithm designed to identify and assign the most suitable orchestrator for each order. Selecting an orchestrator means choosing a unified stock and applying orchestration rules to determine the best warehouse for fulfilment.

This component analyses various criteria to make informed decisions about the orchestrator selection:

  • Sales channel
  • Date of order
  • Delivery category (delivery to shopper or reassortment)
  • Product attributes

This flexibility offers retailers numerous advantages:

  • They can plan orchestration strategies in advance
  • They can define different unified stocks for various regions. For example, using a different, unified stock for Spain compared to France
  • They can establish different orchestration rules for various channels, such as distinguishing between marketplace orders and e-commerce website orders
  • They can decide to orchestrate orders containing special products differently from other orders

Operational optimisation and customer experience

By leveraging the Orchestrator Selector, retailers can optimise their operations and resource allocation, leading to improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Moreover, tailored order orchestration enhances the overall customer experience by ensuring timely and relevant fulfilment.

Real-world applications

Retailers across various industries have adopted the Orchestrator Selector within the Planet OMS to streamline their order management processes. From large e-commerce platforms to local retailers, businesses use this technology to efficiently meet their customers' evolving demands.

Future trends and conclusion

As technology continues to evolve, solutions like the Orchestrator Selector will play an increasingly significant role in shaping the future of retail operations. By harnessing data-driven intelligence, retailers can drive efficiency and agility, ultimately delivering better customer experiences.

In conclusion, the Orchestrator Selector within the Planet OMS offers retailers a practical solution for managing orders across diverse contexts. While not a cure-all, this feature represents a significant step towards enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in the retail industry.

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