inventory-demand-planning

To forecast demand and set safety stock across multiple locations, this Skill uses ABC/XYZ classification and seasonality-aware methods. It orchestrates forecasting for 40–200 stores and 300–800 SKUs to calculate reorder points and meet target service levels.

Calculating safety stock and reorder points here involves factoring in lead-time variability to meet specific target service levels. The Skill applies these calculations directly within its replenishment planning logic to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.

Yes, you can use ABC/XYZ classification for replenishment planning at this scale. The Skill is specifically designed to handle large SKU counts ranging from 300 to 800 across 40 to 200 retail locations using seasonality-aware methods.

Estimating promotional lift and managing post-promo dips is handled through the Skill's promotional planning features. It assesses cannibalization and calculates lift scenarios to optimize inventory during and after channel-wide campaigns.

Demand planning does handle edge cases like seasonal transitions and new product introductions. The Skill includes scenario planning and edge-case handling to manage vendor constraints and seasonal shifts effectively.