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XEM Flow

Demand-driven supply chain orchestration.

XEM Flow delivers demand-driven predictability and precision to supply chains. Last mile of distribution and replenishment optimized for quantities and schedules. Manage tradeoffs for logistics cost and customer service goals. Applied upstream for inventory and production optimization.

Core Capabilities

Order Prediction and Optimization

  • Unconstrained store- and SKU-level forecasts of depletion
  • Adjusted for out-of-stock (missed demand) and distribution gaps (hidden demand)
  • Optimized for known or assumed inventories and replenishment schedules

Replenishment Optimization

  • Optimized delivery quantities and schedules
  • Adjusted for changing customer service and cost trade-offs
  • Aligned to customer and cost-to-serve goals

Inventory Optimization

  • Optimal inventory by item and stocking location
  • Optimal distribution network design
  • Prediction of surplus conditions to trigger dynamic channel and price actions

Production and Supply Planning

  • Optimized procurement/production scheduling
  • Identification of Supply Chain Risks and mitigation actions
  • Optimal supply network design

Benefits

Reduced Cost of Delivery

Improved On-shelf Availability

Improved Inventory Turns

Improved Return on Production and Supply Assets

Heightened Risk Awareness and Mitigation

The right supply to the right locations at the right time in the right quantiles.