If a vendor wishes to create a collaborative assortment plan with a particular retailer, the vendor can then use the data in his branded showroom to design a department-specific plan and submit it to his retail partner. Retailers can start the process by requesting that preferred vendors submit assortment plans via Tradeweave. Vendors then design department-specific plans and submit them to the retailer. When the vendor has created an assortment plan, Tradeweave will automatically send an e-mail to the relevant buyers. Each buyer reviews the vendor's plan, and can send memos requesting modifications, such as the addition of new styles.
Buyers can click on a style name to add orders by style and cluster.
If the vendor has suggested orders, the buyer can modify them and send the plan back to the vendor. If the vendor has provided images and swatches for styles, the buyer can also view them while in the plan. Once both trading partners have agreed on an order, Tradeweave automatically routes the paperless plan through the retailer's approval process. The approver can approve the plan or suggest improvements. Then, once the assortment is approved, the buyer can choose to send a blanket order or purchase order.