GenXAI

The Challenge

A top 10 global manufacturer of high-quality automotive and industrial lubricants, operating in over 100 markets, faced critical inventory planning challenges that hindered operational efficiency:

Lack of Visibility: No unified view of regional accounts across global users.
Cash Flow Issues: High inventory build negatively impacted working capital.
Inefficient Decision-Making: Absence of robust "what-if" scenario modeling.
Manual & Cumbersome Processes: Heavy reliance on Excel for reporting and management.

How GenXAI Transformed Inventory Planning

GenXAI implemented a tailored Anaplan Inventory Planning solution to address these challenges, ensuring end-to-end optimization:

Intelligent Inventory Management

Deployed ABC classification-based product ranking for better stock categorization.
Introduced XYZ threshold modeling to manage demand variability.
Implemented cycle stock, safety stock, and holding inventory calculations for optimal replenishment.

Data-Driven Forecasting & Planning

Developed advanced forecasting models to align demand with supply.
Enabled cost analysis of inventory to improve financial decision-making.
Introduced top-down planning and SKU phasing strategies to optimize inventory turnover.

Real-Time Insights & Automation

Established a unified view of accounts with real-time dashboards and reports.
Automated inventory and cost analytics for accurate scenario planning.
Reduced reliance on Excel-based manual processes through integrated planning tools.

Critical KPI Impact

The implementation delivered significant, measurable improvements:

30% reduction in inventory build projections.
Improved cash flow through optimized stock management.
Predictable shipment planning and replenishment to distribution centers.
Enhanced decision-making with real-time insights and "what-if" analysis.

Enterprise-Scale Impact

The Anaplan-powered solution now successfully manages:

$50B+ in annual revenue
28+ countries of operation
10 global blending plants

The GenXAI Value Proposition

Our deep expertise in supply chain and inventory management empowered this lubricant manufacturing giant to:

Unify global inventory planning across multiple markets.
Enhance demand forecasting and scenario modeling.
Automate cost and inventory analysis for improved financial decision-making.
Ensure seamless integration with existing business intelligence systems.

Ready to optimize your inventory planning?
Contact GenXAI today to discover how our Anaplan expertise can deliver measurable results for your organization.

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