Largest Toy Retailer in Nordic Market Expects to Reduce Retail Inventory by at Least 15% Following JDA Demand and Fulfillment Solution Implementations

LONDON & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--JDA^® Software Group, Inc. today announced that Denmark-based TOP-TOY A/S, the largest toy retailer in the Nordic market, has licensed JDA^® Demand and JDA^® Fulfillment solutions to significantly improve sales forecasts and reduce inventory levels for its own brand BR-Legetøj and TOYS“R”US franchises. By implementing JDA solutions, TOP-TOY intends to gain better visibility into its 250 stores’ demand to optimize target service levels from the 59,000-square-meter central distribution center and lower inventory levels. The company also required an automated, user-friendly system that could be managed by a small headquarters office department in Denmark and a buying office in Hong Kong.

“With more than 50 percent of our revenue realized during the holiday season, TOP-TOY requires accurate forecasts to plan for the considerable increase in demand and provide our customers with the best shopping experience. Conversely, at the end of the holiday season our inventory needs to better reflect intermittent demand,” said Peter Gjørup, TOP-TOY’s director of logistics and IT. “By implementing JDA solutions, we will be able to optimize product deliveries to individual store requirements across our stores in six countries. Additionally, by automating most product-level forecasting, our Category Managers can focus their forecast management effort on key products. We believe that a single forecast for sales as well as inventory positions will be our platform for further optimization across our supply chain, stretching from our buying functions in Hong Kong to our central distribution center, and all the way to the shelves in our stores.”

Arnaud Decarsin, JDA regional vice president, EMEA, said, “Real benefits of supply chain technology for a retail business are achieved not only from more accurate forecasting, but also by leveraging that forecast to ensure optimal product replenishment. By partnering with JDA Software, TOP-TOY will gain a synchronized view of demand, enabling them to sense and respond to seasonal fluctuations. We are committed to helping TOP-TOY achieve success by providing a better experience for their customers and ultimately top-line revenue growth.”

About JDA Software Group, Inc.

JDA® Software Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:JDAS) is the enduring demand and supply chain partner to the world’s leading retailers, manufacturers and suppliers, helping 5,500 customers in more than 60 countries realize real demand chain results. JDA has solidified a unique marketplace position, in that only JDA can offer a complete vertically-focused solution with the depth and breadth of capabilities necessary to enable the Customer-Driven Value Chain. JDA software solutions enable high-performance business process optimization and execution to achieve a connected view of the customer from raw materials flowing into production to end-consumer products at the shelf. With offices in major cities around the world, JDA employs the industry’s most experienced supply and demand chain experts to develop, deliver and support its solutions. For more information, visit www.jda.com, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 1-800-479-7382.