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Stop guessing.
AI-powered supply chain
& demand intelligence.

Mid-market manufacturers and distributors lose six figures a year to stockouts, excess inventory, and supplier blind spots. We deploy AI workflows that see it coming โ€” and act before it costs you.

15โ€“30%
Inventory reduction
40+
Yrs ops expertise
10ร—
Avg AI ROI
<4
Weeks to go live

Your supply chain is running on
spreadsheets and gut instinct.

Most mid-market operations teams are making six- and seven-figure inventory decisions with data that's 30 days old, siloed in three different systems, and summarized by a human who's already doing five other jobs.

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Stockouts killing service levels

You don't know you're running out until a customer calls. By then, the expedite costs are already baked in.

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Excess inventory tying up cash

Overbuying to avoid stockouts means carrying costs that compound quietly, month after month, in every SKU.

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Supplier risk you can't see

Single-source dependencies, lead time drift, and quality degradation don't show up in your reports until they explode.

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Reporting takes days, not seconds

Your ops team spends 10+ hours a week pulling, cleaning, and emailing reports that are outdated before they land.

Four AI workflows. One
integrated intelligence layer.

We don't replace your ERP or your team. We build an AI layer on top of what you already have โ€” connecting your data, surfacing signals, and triggering actions before you have to ask.

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Demand Forecasting Engine

AI analyzes your historical sales data, seasonal patterns, and external signals (promotions, customer POs, market indicators) to generate SKU-level demand forecasts. Refreshes daily. Flags anomalies in real time. Feeds directly into your reorder logic.

Python / ProphetOpenAI GPT-4oERP / CSVGoogle Sheets
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Automated Reorder & Replenishment Alerts

When inventory drops below AI-calculated safety stock thresholds, the system generates a reorder recommendation โ€” pre-populated with quantity, preferred vendor, and lead time estimate โ€” routed to the right buyer via Slack or email. No manual monitoring required.

Make.comSlackGmail / OutlookWebhooks
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Supplier Performance Monitoring

AI tracks on-time delivery rates, lead time variance, and quality reject rates by supplier โ€” and surfaces risk scores before a failure event. When a supplier's score drops below threshold, the workflow triggers an alert and queues an alternative sourcing recommendation.

Python / FlaskOpenAINotionMonday.com
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Weekly Supply Chain Intelligence Brief

Every Monday morning, an AI-written narrative lands in your inbox: inventory health by category, top supplier risks, demand signals to watch, and recommended actions for the week โ€” synthesized from your live data. No analyst required.

OpenAI GPT-4oZapierGmail / OutlookGoogle Sheets

Built for your industry.
Not a generic template.

Our supply chain AI workflows are configured for the specific rhythms, regulations, and risk profiles of the industries we serve.

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Shelf-life-aware demand forecasting

AI factors in perishability windows, production run minimums, and seasonal demand swings to minimize waste and ensure on-shelf availability.

Typical outcome: 20โ€“35% reduction in expired inventory write-offs
Medical Device

Lot traceability & supplier compliance monitoring

Continuous AI monitoring of supplier qualification status, certificate expiration, and component lead times โ€” with automatic FDA-aligned documentation.

Typical outcome: Zero surprise audit findings on supply chain documentation
Industrial Distribution

Multi-warehouse inventory optimization

AI balances stock across locations based on regional demand patterns, transfer costs, and service-level commitments โ€” reducing total carry while improving fill rates.

Typical outcome: 15โ€“25% reduction in total inventory carrying cost
Consumer Packaged Goods

Promotional demand surge detection

AI reads customer PO patterns and promotional calendars to flag upcoming demand spikes 4โ€“6 weeks ahead โ€” giving procurement time to act without expediting.

Typical outcome: 60โ€“80% reduction in emergency purchase orders

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

Every engagement delivers production-ready systems your team can own, operate, and scale โ€” with documentation built in from day one.

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Live Operational Dashboard

Real-time inventory health, supplier risk scores, and demand forecast variance โ€” visible to your team at all times.

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Automated Alert System

Slack and email notifications triggered by AI-detected anomalies โ€” stockout risk, supplier delays, demand spikes.

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Weekly AI Intelligence Brief

Monday morning narrative report written by AI, synthesizing the prior week's data into actionable recommendations.

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Workflow Documentation

Full written documentation of every workflow โ€” how it works, how to update it, and how to scale it. You own it completely.

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Team Training & Handoff

Hands-on training for your operations team. 30-day post-launch support included. Goal: zero dependency on us.

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Native Tool Integration

Built on your existing ERP, spreadsheets, and communication tools. No new platforms. No rip-and-replace.

Note on integrations: We work with the tools you already use โ€” including SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, QuickBooks, Fishbowl, and custom ERP environments. If we haven't integrated with your specific system, we'll tell you upfront during the process audit.

Your supply chain is costing you
more than you think.

A 30-minute call costs you nothing. We'll tell you exactly where the money is going and whether AI can stop it โ€” before you spend a dollar with us.

Book a Free Strategy Call โ†’

No pitch deck. No obligation. Just a direct conversation.