r4 XEM delivers demand-driven predictability and precision across the full supply chain. From upstream inventory and production optimization down to last-mile replenishment quantities, demand-driven predictability replaces costly guesswork. And built-in tradeoff management keeps logistics costs and customer service goals in balance.
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
