Blue Ridge Replenishment Planning is a SaaS solution designed to automate and optimize inventory replenishment across complex supply chains. The platform provides real-time visibility into inventory levels, future orders, and cash requirements, enabling businesses to plan inventory orders down to the day in the most economical way possible. It considers business constraints such as supplier capacity, order minimums, location-specific inventory, and order schedules, ensuring precise alignment of inventory with demand at every location. The system supports multi-echelon inventory optimization, allowing organizations with multiple distribution points to manage their entire supply chain as a cohesive unit. Blue Ridge automates regular inventory audits, safety stock calculations, and exception-based management, freeing teams from manual processes and spreadsheets. The software integrates with sales, operations, finance, and procurement workflows, providing cross-functional collaboration and analytics for informed decision-making. Its cloud-based architecture ensures scalability, rapid deployment, and ongoing support.

Key Features

Automated Inventory Replenishment Plans and automates inventory orders based on real-time data and business constraints.

• Considers supplier capacity, order minimums, and schedules
• Plans orders down to the day for optimal efficiency

Real-Time Inventory Insights Provides up-to-date visibility into inventory levels and future order requirements.

• Automated data updates for accurate decision-making
• Streamlines purchasing and replenishment processes

Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) Optimizes inventory across multiple distribution points and the entire supply chain.

• Manages hub-and-spoke and complex distribution models
• Considers the supply chain as a single, integrated unit

Exception-Based Management Focuses attention on actionable issues and critical inventory events.

• Real-time alerts for stockouts, overstock, and supply disruptions
• User-friendly dashboards for quick response

Demand Forecasting Integration Improves replenishment accuracy with advanced forecasting tools.

• Uses sales trends and analytics for informed ordering
• Adapts to changing demand and market conditions

Supplier Collaboration Enhances communication and coordination with suppliers.

• Real-time insights into lead times and product availability
• Supports timely deliveries and relationship management

Benefits

Reduced Stockouts and Overstock Balances inventory to meet demand while minimizing excess.

• Improves customer satisfaction and service levels
• Reduces carrying costs and waste

Operational Efficiency Automates complex replenishment tasks and reduces manual workload.

• Frees teams from spreadsheet-based planning
• Enables focus on strategic supply chain decisions

Improved Cash Flow and Profitability Aligns inventory investment with actual demand.

• Optimizes cash requirements and order timing
• Increases sales and profit through better inventory alignment

Scalability and Flexibility Adapts to business growth and changing supply chain needs.

• Supports organizations of all sizes and complexities
• Rapid deployment and minimal IT overhead