Open To Buy Software Comparisons
OTBW IS NOT JUST ANOTHER CHOICE -
IT IS A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN OTB PLANNING
OTBW automates what was once done
by spreadsheets.
OTBW has taken open to buy
planning to an entirely new plateau of simplicity. It is fill-in-the-blanks
software that users can operate themselves without the need for an
outside vendor and is so simple that anyone can do it. OTBW
processes
all
classifications which produces maximum accuracy / maximum margins /
maximum ROI.
Every shop can have the right amount of inventory in every classification
every month!
However, self operation does not mean you are alone; The OTBW team offers unlimited no-cost telephone and email support.
Comparison checklist:
OTBW:
OTHER:
Spreadsheet or Software?
Software
Setup Fee:
$200 reduced temporarily to $50
Setup Time:
Two (2) hours
Monthly Fee:
First month free.
Based on Annual Retail
Sales:
>$3M
$300/month
>$1M
$200/month
> $500K $100/month
>$250K $
75/month
<$250K
$ 50/month
Initial Training:
One
hour telephone walk through.
Auto Data Import:
Available for small additional fee.
Long Term
Commitment:
No
Classification Limits:
Unlimited with editing
available. 1-3 Tiers.
Platform compatibility:
Compatible with all
major browsers
Planning for Multiple Shops:
Central or Satellite management
Composite Reports
Upgrades:
Automatic & no-cost
Reports:
Budget Planning
Planned Inventory & Sales
Plan vs Actual YTD
Open To Buy
Merchandise On Order
Shop Report
Executive Summary
Annual Comparisons
At-Cost / At-Retail:
Your choice one click selection
Top Down/Bottom Up:
Both. Your choice
Purchase Orders & Tracking:
Yes - or time saving "On-order" shortcut
Retail performance
standards: Your standards.
Edit as needed.