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Automated Inventory Replenishment

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Definition
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Systems predicting restocking needs and automating purchase orders.

Key Characteristics
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  • Lead time prediction
  • Deadstock prevention
  • Vendor performance
  • Seasonality modeling

Why It Matters
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Reduces stockouts by 65% and overstock by 40% (Journal of Retail).

Common Use Cases
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  1. Retail inventory
  2. Manufacturing parts
  3. Hospital supplies

Examples
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  • E2open
  • Blue Yonder
  • Kinaxis

FAQs
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Q: Supplier integration?
A: EDI/API connections with 2000+ vendors.

Q: Crisis response?
A: Pandemic mode prioritizes essential items.