When planning no longer matches reality

Forecasts are often inaccurate, inventory is either too high or too low, and important information gets lost between purchasing, planning, production, and suppliers.

Decisions are often made using spreadsheets, emails, and gut feeling instead of a shared view of risks, priorities, and concrete actions. This costs time, ties up capital, and causes critical shortages to be identified too late.

DEMAND FORECAST

Forecast deviates

INVENTORY

Current inventory+28 %
Target inventory
Recommendation-18 %

Inventory outside target range

SUPPLIER COORDINATION

Confirm orderPending
Clarify delivery dateWaiting
Check alternativeManual

Coordination is time-consuming

Critical shortages are identified too late

Missing parts become visible only when purchasing, planning, or production already has to react.

Inventory ties up capital or puts availability at risk

Static planning parameters do not match real demand and lead to the wrong decisions.

Supplier coordination takes too much time

Follow-ups, delivery changes, and escalations happen through emails, spreadsheets, and manual tracking.

AUTOMATED SUPPLY CHAIN DECISIONS

One platform for every operational supply chain decision

For industrial companies, retailers, wholesalers, brands and aftersales teams: numi connects roles, data and processes in one Supply Chain Decision Engine. Teams detect risks earlier, automate decisions and execute actions across purchasing, planning, production and supplier collaboration.

Industry & Machinery

Detect missing parts early and avoid production risk

numi connects inventory, delivery dates, demand, and production plans so companies detect material shortages earlier, involve suppliers with precision, and execute operational decisions faster.

  1. Detect material risks early
  2. Synchronize purchasing, planning and production
  3. Optimize inventory and protect production

Retail, Wholesale & Brands

Automate purchasing for retail, wholesale and brands

numi combines AI-powered demand forecasts, dynamic inventory optimization and supplier collaboration for wholesalers, multi-store retailers, ecommerce businesses and consumer brands. Automated purchasing decisions help teams protect availability, reduce excess stock and respond faster to demand changes across sales channels.

  1. Detect demand changes early
  2. Optimize inventory dynamically
  3. Secure availability with suppliers

Aftersales & Spare Parts Planning

Plan spare parts efficiently, even under uncertain demand

numi helps spare parts and aftersales companies plan irregular demand more reliably, protect service levels, and reduce capital tied up in excessive spare parts inventory.

  1. Detect service risk and spare parts demand
  2. Plan spare parts intelligently
  3. Protect service levels and reduce inventory

Selected use case

Detect missing parts early and avoid production risk

numi connects inventory, delivery dates, demand, and production plans so companies detect material shortages earlier, involve suppliers with precision, and execute operational decisions faster.

  1. Detect material risks early
  2. Synchronize purchasing, planning and production
  3. Optimize inventory and protect production
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Supply Chain Decision Engine

Products

Forecasting

Forecast demand

AI-supported forecasts and demand signals

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Inventory Optimization

Optimize inventory

Material availability, service levels and stock

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Supplier Portal

Align suppliers

Delivery dates, capacity and commitments

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Shortage Analysis

Secure supply

Avoid missing parts and protect orders

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Installed Base

Manage spare parts

Service risk, stock and tied-up capital

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One shared system instead of isolated tools, spreadsheets, and endless coordination.

MEASURABLE RESULTS

Lower inventory. Higher availability. Less manual work.

The result: measurable improvements across your entire supply chain.

numi combines demand forecasts, inventory optimization and automated operational decisions to reduce excess inventory, protect availability and cut manual work across purchasing, planning and production.

-64%

lost revenue at refurbed

Through fewer stockouts and automated order recommendations.

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5–10 h

time saved at Karl Pichler AG

Per user per week through automated order recommendations.

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2 months

integration at refurbed

Integration into operational purchasing and planning processes.

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Published results from individual customer projects. Effects and project timelines depend on the starting situation and scope.

Trusted by industrial companies, retailers, wholesalers and consumer brands

Publicly named numi customers and references include IOI Oleo, ARI Armaturen GmbH, Bauer AG, The Mobility House, Happybrush, Wacker, Karl Pichler AG, Lieblingsshop, pure11, Little John Bikes, refurbed, Junglück, Altruan.

  • IOI Oleo customer reference
  • ARI Armaturen GmbH customer reference
  • Bauer AG customer reference
  • The Mobility House customer reference
  • Happybrush customer reference
  • Wacker customer reference
  • Karl Pichler AG customer reference
  • Lieblingsshop customer reference
  • pure11 customer reference
  • Little John Bikes customer reference
  • refurbed customer reference
  • Altruan customer reference
  • Junglück customer reference

CUSTOMER STORY

How refurbed transformed its supply chain in 2 months

refurbed is a re-commerce platform for refurbished electronics. numi was integrated into operational purchasing and planning processes within 2 months.

How refurbed transformed its supply chain in 2 months

refurbed is a re-commerce platform for refurbished electronics. numi was integrated into operational purchasing and planning processes within 2 months.

numi brought a new level of precision and control to our purchasing operations.

The tool helped us move from reactive supply chain decisions to a significantly more proactive and data-driven approach to demand and inventory optimization.

Tushita Sethi, Operations Manager · refurbed

  • 64% less lost revenue. by reducing missing parts and using automated order recommendations
  • 66% forecast accuracy. through AI forecasting methods and the integration of external data sources into the forecast

How Bauer made global spare parts planning clearer and more efficient

Bauer Group manages complex spare parts and service processes with global requirements. numi helps companies prioritize inventory, missing-part risks, and supplier alignment operationally.

With numi, we brought unprecedented clarity to spare parts planning.

With numi, we gained unprecedented clarity in our spare parts planning and streamlined our spare parts management. Their automated solutions have delivered real value to our business.

Joachim Seidel, Head of Global Parts Management · Bauer Group

  • Better inventory positions through more precise planning. Inventory decisions become clearer and easier to steer operationally.
  • Higher spare parts availability through earlier risk detection. Critical spare parts are identified and prioritized faster.
  • Clearer supplier coordination through structured workflows. Companies align with suppliers more clearly and traceably.

How Pichler turns purchasing data into better decisions

Karl Pichler AG uses numi to steer purchasing data, inventory, and operational decisions more clearly and avoid bottlenecks earlier.

Clearer purchasing data became a driver of better decisions.

As managing director, clearer data gave me a better overview of purchasing. This helped us improve decisions, avoid supply bottlenecks, and reduce excess capacity.

Christian Pichler, Managing Director · Karl Pichler AG

  • 19% Inventory turnover improved. within 12 months through continuous inventory optimization
  • 5-10 h Time saved per week and user. through automated order proposals
  • Greater transparency in purchasing data. and data-supported decision-making

numi brought a new level of precision and control to our purchasing operations.

The tool helped us move from reactive supply chain decisions to a significantly more proactive and data-driven approach to demand and inventory optimization.

Tushita Sethi
Operations Manager · refurbed
64%
less lost revenue

by reducing missing parts and using automated order recommendations

66%
forecast accuracy

through AI forecasting methods and the integration of external data sources into the forecast

WHY NUMI

Automated decisions for purchasing, planning and production.

numi combines demand forecasting, inventory optimization, shortage management and supplier collaboration in one Decision Engine. It prioritizes risks, calculates concrete actions and automates operational decisions and workflows across teams.

Today: manual & reactive

  • ERP data without clear decisions
  • BI reports without direct execution
  • Excel planning and isolated tools
  • Reports without consequences
  • Stockouts, excess inventory and missed revenue opportunities
WITH NUMI

With numi: automated & decision-ready

  • AI-powered forecasts based on all relevant data
  • Concrete order recommendations per item
  • Prioritization of critical risks and revenue opportunities
  • Automated workflows across purchasing, planning and production
  • Better decisions in hours instead of days
Works with real ERP data
Automatically prioritizes the most important risks
Connects planning, inventory, purchasing, production and suppliers
Concrete recommendations and automated actions
Ready to use within a few weeks
See AI agents for operational actions
THE NUMI DECISION ENGINE

From Data to Decisions. Automatically.

numi continuously analyzes forecasts, inventory, orders and supplier information. Its Decision Engine identifies shortages, evaluates supply risks and automates decisions across purchasing, planning and production, turning recommendations into orders, supplier coordination and operational workflows.

  1. Integrate data

    ERP data, forecasts, inventory, orders, and supplier information are connected into one consistent supply chain view.

  2. Calculate decisions

    numi detects risks, evaluates impact, and prioritizes the most important decisions for purchasing, supply chain planning, and replenishment.

  3. Execute actions

    Prioritized decisions become orders, supplier coordination and automated workflows, with actions documented throughout.

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Find your biggest supply-chain lever in 30 minutes

We discuss your current situation, assess the most relevant opportunities and clarify whether numi is the right next step.

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Frequently asked questions about numi

What does numi do?

numi is AI-powered supply chain software for industry, retail, wholesale and brands. It combines demand forecasting, inventory optimization, shortage management and supplier collaboration to automate decisions in purchasing, planning and production. This helps teams reduce excess inventory, protect availability and spend less time on manual analysis and coordination.

Does numi replace our ERP system?

No. numi complements your existing ERP system. It uses operational data for forecasts, optimization and automated supply chain decisions, and can send orders, planning parameters and workflow updates back to connected systems. Which actions run automatically or require approval depends on your integration and the rules your team defines.

What makes numi different from BI tools?

BI tools show reports and analyses. numi turns supply chain data into decisions and actions: it detects shortages and inventory risks, prioritizes the most important issues and automates purchasing, planning and supplier workflows. This helps teams move from reviewing reports to executing concrete measures.

What results are possible with numi?

Published customer examples show different outcomes: At Karl Pichler AG, inventory turnover increased by 19% within 12 months, while automated order recommendations saved 5–10 hours per user per week. refurbed reported 64% less lost revenue through fewer stockouts and automated order recommendations. These are results from individual customer projects; effects depend on data quality, processes and the starting situation.

How quickly can numi be implemented?

Implementation time depends on system landscape, data quality and scope. At refurbed, numi was integrated into operational purchasing and planning processes within 2 months.

How is numi different from ERP or MRP systems?

ERP and MRP systems manage transactions and execute planning logic. numi adds demand forecasting, inventory optimization, shortage management and automated decision-making across purchasing, planning, production and supplier collaboration. It detects risks early, prioritizes their impact and translates them into recommendations and operational workflows.

What makes numi different from other supply chain software?

numi combines demand forecasting, inventory optimization, shortage management, supplier collaboration and production planning in one Decision Engine. It prioritizes risks, calculates actions and automates operational decisions across teams. numi can complement existing ERP and planning systems, with implementation tailored to the use case, data and integration scope.

What languages is numi available in?

numi is a multilingual supply chain and inventory planning software currently available in German, English, and Italian. Additional languages can be added quickly as needed.