bops

bops - Connected Inventory for Consumer Brands

bops is an AI-driven software solution focused on revolutionizing inventory management for consumer brands. Its primary goal is to help companies eliminate common inventory challenges such as stockouts, excess, and phantom inventory by tightly aligning retail store-SKU data with supply chain information. The platform streamlines Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR), providing a technology-first approach to managing the interplay between consumer demand and inventory flow.

Core Functions of bops:

Collaborative Forecasting & Replenishment (CPFR)

• Dynamic Planning: Utilizing dynamic planning parameters and workflows, bops enables collaborative efforts between brands and their retail partners to mitigate ordering issues and elevate forecast accuracy.

Retail Analytics & Intelligence

• Proactive Recommendations: bops predicts potential issues, working to reduce stock-outs and excess inventory while also enhancing on-shelf availability.

Synchronized Demand & Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE)

• Store-SKU Level Forecasting: It recalibrates demand based on shelf-connected insights, thereby continuously refining consensus demand planning and S&OE processes.

Multi-Echelon Replenishment & Inventory Optimization

• Shelf-Demand-Driven Replenishment: The platform executes replenishment informed by dynamic inventory policies across various location-SKUs and workflows.

Benefits of Partnering with bops:

• Timely Shelf-Connected Recommendations: Offers a blend of high-volume data processing and proprietary industry algorithms.
• Real-Time Consumer Demand Insights: Integrates consumer demand insights directly into daily supply chain decision-making.
• Streamlined Collaboration: Facilitates better cooperation with retail partners and internal teams using existing workflows within the tools brands already use.

Measurable Impact:

• Reduction in missed sales.
• Decreased inventory and operating costs.
• Increased productivity for supply chain teams.

How bops Works:

bops serves as a layer on top of existing systems, enhancing supply chain planning and execution along with retail trade collaboration. The platform's algorithms and data processing capabilities translate into actionable insights, allowing brands to respond more effectively to consumer demand and maintain optimal inventory levels.

bops for Consumer Brands:

bops is trusted by a diverse range of consumer brands that sell through retail channels. Regardless of size, these brands leverage bops to address the complex challenges associated with supply chain management and inventory synchronization.

bops is not just another inventory management tool; it's a comprehensive platform that provides actionable intelligence, facilitates collaboration, and drives efficiency in supply chain operations. It's designed to empower teams to operate smarter, cutting through the noise of data to deliver clear, actionable insights."