Talbots, JDA Software team toward inventory improvements

Scottsdale, Ariz. JDA Software Group, The Supply Chain Co., announced Thursday that Talbots has selected JDA Allocation to optimize product allocations at its 580 stores in the United States and Canada.

The solution is being implemented to help Talbots eliminate the manual process of creating store-specific allocations based on inventory and assortment plans for new and existing products. The retailer selected JDA Managed Services to handle the long-term, day-to-day management and operation of JDA Allocation.

“We believe the functionality of JDA Allocation will enhance our ability to allocate product to the right store at the right time,” said John Kovac, senior VP and chief information officer, Talbots.