Inventory Management 

Optimized Inventory Management Thanks to AI-supported Software

Effectively managing inventory means balancing supply risks, demand variability, and cost efficiency while keeping teams in control. Many organizations lack the visibility and decision support needed to move from reactive firefighting to confident, data-driven planning. Inventory optimization software makes demand patterns, supply risks, and stock levels transparent, enabling teams to manage inventory strategically and efficiently—with people at the center of the process.

Your Advantages

  • Up to 30% lower inventory levels while maintaining stable service levels
  • Up to 50% less planning effort through clear prioritization
  • Significantly fewer stockouts thanks to early risk detection

 

How data-driven inventory management works

  • Identify risks early
    Intelligent systems continuously analyze demand, lead times, and inventory levels. Critical developments become visible before stockouts or excess inventory occur.
  • Manage inventory based on coverage
    Instead of looking at quantities alone, the focus is on how long an item will actually remain available. This allows planners to identify early on when action is required.
  • Simulate decisions
    Ordering decisions can be evaluated in advance. Companies can see how changes in order quantities or lead times will impact inventory levels and service levels.

Inventory Management with Our Solutions

ADD*ONE Inventory Optimizer

The ADD*ONE Inventory Optimizer is a comprehensive add-on for holistic inventory management—seamlessly integrated into your ERP system and designed to deliver maximum transparency, optimized stock levels, and high service levels.

ADD*ONE analyzes inventory and demand data, generates precise item-level forecasts, and provides intelligent replenishment recommendations. Routine tasks are automated, and required actions become immediately visible.

Ideal for companies looking to systematically optimize their inventory management and elevate planning to the next level.

Demand AI Forecasting Service

The Forecasting Service is a streamlined entry-level solution for stable demand forecasts—offered as an easy-to-integrate add-in for your existing planning environment, with no need for large IT projects, major investments, or process changes.

Within just a few days, you receive reliable, AI-based demand forecasts that support better ordering decisions in day-to-day planning—even in the face of fluctuating demand, promotional peaks, or incomplete data.

Ideal for anyone looking to improve their planning quickly and easily, without significant investment or changes.

Management-by-Exception

ADD*ONE follows a management-by-exception approach. The software automatically prioritizes items that truly require attention. Instead of reviewing thousands of positions, decision-makers can immediately see where risks are emerging and what actions need to be taken.

Accurate demand forecasts

Self-learning forecasting models analyze demand patterns, trends, and seasonality. In addition, INFORM provides an AI-based Forecasting Service that enables highly accurate demand forecasts, even for complex product portfolios.

Clear inventory visibility

Interactive coverage and planning visualizations provide an at-a-glance view of inventory levels, demand, and lead times. This transparency enables decision-makers to immediately see how long stock will last and where action is required.

Success Stories

Logo of inventory management software for AI-optimized stock control and logistics.
The inventory manager fulfills the role of an all-rounder who has to consider all eventualities in operations and logistics – ADD*ONE is the basis on which this process becomes possible.
Stefan Richlick, Division Manager Operational Purchasing at NORDWEST

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Christoph Wiericks

Christoph Wiericks

Expert for Supply Chain Optimization

Christoph Wiericks has been strengthening the Inventory & Supply Chain division at INFORM GmbH since 2016. With in-depth expertise in supply chain optimisation, he supports companies in selecting the right AI solutions. His particular focus is on analysing and optimising inventories and implementing efficient planning strategies. As an experienced sales specialist, he guides companies through the decision-making process and finds tailored solutions to their challenges.

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