Global software and business applications provider CGS and FirstShift AI have formed a strategic alliance to provide a planning and insights solution suite for the fashion and retail industries. 

FirstShift AI specialises in AI-driven demand and supply chain planning.

The collaboration enables companies to have better insights with the use of advanced AI-powered planning, analytics and intelligence, while improving their critical decision-making on business. 

CGS software and business applications division president Paul Magel said: “Our partnership with FirstShift AI represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing leading-edge solutions that provide measurable impact to our customers. 

“By leveraging FirstShift AI’s advanced AI capabilities, we’re able to offer the market a solution that not only meets its current needs for forecasting, inventory management and replenishment but also anticipates future challenges, enabling businesses to stay ahead of the competition.” 

Through this partnership, CGS will combine its BlueCherry suite and extensive expertise in delivering comprehensive supply chain solutions with FirstShift AI's advanced AI-powered planning platform. 

BlueCherry, an end-to-end supply chain management solution, provides visibility and resilient supply chain management tools to retail, fashion, consumer lifestyle products and other industries.  

The resulting planning and insights solution suite from the combination provides businesses with actionable insights to drive growth and efficiency. 

FirstShift AI CEO Hari Menon said: “CGS’s BlueCherry is considered the leading solution in fashion and apparel and together, we can provide even greater value – enabling customers to accelerate their decisions and overall supply chain success. We look forward to an exciting and successful partnership with CGS.”