Teradata Allocation for DCM uses intelligent forecasting methods to manage Pre-Allocation, Purchase Order Allocation and Distribution Center Allocation. With this tool, you can ensure that you've allocated merchandise to match demand and create effective inventories on a store-by-store basis. The Teradata Allocation for DCM module gives you an array of eight allocation methods. With these methods, you gain the ability to:

• Globally allocate an entire purchase order
• Automatically allocate and release SKUs by classification
• Set Min and Max On-Hands by SKU to constrain allocation quantities
• Allocate at higher levels of the merchandise hierarchy or by store groups, location attribute and SKU attributes

With Teradata Allocation for DCM, you can:

• Streamline organizational efficiencies
• Make swift, sound business decisions
• Improve inventory productivity
• Increase the accuracy of your planning processes