inventory-optimization
4 posts tagged with “inventory-optimization”
Constraint-Based Planning Is Replacing Buffer Inventory in Complex Supply Chains
AstraZeneca's constraint-based planning transformation shows why complex supply chains can reduce buffer inventory by making capacity, material, and service constraints visible earlier.
CXTMS InsightsJune 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Anticipatory Commerce Hits $48.4 Billion: How Predictive Inventory Placement Is Eliminating Delivery Wait Times Before Customers Even Click Buy
The anticipatory commerce infrastructure market is projected to reach $48.4 billion by 2036. Learn how predictive inventory placement, AI-driven demand forecasting, and micro-fulfillment networks are reshaping delivery speed and logistics profitability.
CXTMS InsightsApril 4, 2026 · 7 min read
Ocean Schedule Reliability Is the New Procurement KPI: How Dollar General and Ashley Furniture Use On-Time Performance to Optimize Inventory
Global ocean schedule reliability sits at just 62.4%. Learn how shippers like Dollar General and Ashley Furniture are treating carrier on-time performance as a procurement KPI to slash safety stock costs and optimize inventory.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 20, 2026 · 6 min read
Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization: How AI Balances Stock Across Complex Distribution Networks in 2026
Learn how multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) uses AI and machine learning to balance stock across complex distribution networks, reducing inventory by 20-35% while improving fill rates in 2026.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 10, 2026 · 8 min read