Reduce inventory, improve service levels, and maximize OTIF
Key Capabilities
Full supply chain digital twin
Full supply chain digital twin
- Gain real-time visibility across all inventory
- Create a single unified view of the supply chain integrating all ERP, MRP, and supplier data as well as external data
- Trace parts through the supply chain to uncover insights and reorganize supply chains
AI-based safety stock and reorder parameter recommendations
AI-based safety stock and reorder parameter recommendations
- Act on AI recommendations and view evidence package
- Optimize inventory of parts at each facility level
- Conduct scenario analysis before changing critical parameters
Dynamic response to supply and demand variabilities
Dynamic response to supply and demand variabilities
- Use actual data, not averages, to improve demand forecasting
- Model each supplier with its unique variabilities
- Use real-time weather and news data to highlight delay risks
BOM exploration and detailed probabilistic scenario analysis
BOM exploration and detailed probabilistic scenario analysis
- Explore and analyze current and historical BOM configurations
- Traverse BOM from finished goods to purchase parts
- Conduct comprehensive "what-if" scenario analysis
AI-based lead time predictions and configurable alerts
AI-based lead time predictions and configurable alerts
- Predict OTIF issues by identifying orders at-risk of delay
- Receive recommendations to mitigate delay risk and increase OTIF
- Configure facility-specific alerts and recommendations
Direct integration into existing ERP and MRP systems
Direct integration into existing ERP and MRP systems
- Unify data from all global ERP instances
- Use bidirectional integration with existing systems of record
- Achieve improved S&OP performance
Scope
C3 AI Inventory Optimization can be deployed across all types of inventory, a rich variety of production and fulfillment strategies.
Manufacturing Processes
Assemble to Stock
Assemble to Order
Make to Stock
Make to Order
Inventory Type
Raw materials
Work-in-progress
Finished goods
Industries
Industrial Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
Aerospace & Defense
Healthcare
Retail
Utilities
Consumer Packaged Goods
Benefits for Supply Chain Professionals
Supply Chain Executive
View all inventory in real-time across the global supply chain. Set and achieve inventory and service level targets.
Supply Chain Managers & Analysts
Improve supply chain productivity and efficiency with AI-based recommendations to optimize inventory and improve customer outcomes such as service levels and OTIF.
Inventory Buyers
Procure the right inventory at the right time in the right amounts, all from within an intuitive, workflow-enabled user stream.
Supply Chain Planners
Identify orders at-risk of delay and intervene to reroute inventory, change order prioritize, and expedite deliveries.
Data and Architecture
