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Practical articles, news and methods around procurement, planning, inventory optimization and the use of AI in operational processes.
Why the next competitive frontier in supply chain management is not better forecasting but automated execution – with AI agents, the numi MCP server and models like Claude and OpenAI.
Stefan Gaubatz
Supply Chain Magazine Netherlands covered how numi is evolving from AI point solutions into a modular supply chain planning and execution platform.
Moritz Krol
Inventory reduction done right: 5 proven strategies to reduce stock levels, free up tied-up capital and optimize your working capital.
Stefan Gaubatz
numi is the AI-powered Supply Chain Software for retail, e-commerce, and consumer goods & industrial manufacturers. Forecasting, inventory and procurement optimization in one system.
numi solutions GmbH
Learn how document automation helps companies reduce manual work, accelerate ERP processes and save valuable time in procurement, supply chain and operations.
Moritz Krol
Karl Pichler AG uses AI in procurement and inventory optimization software from numi, with 19% better inventory turnover, automated forecasting and full procurement digitalization in timber and building materials trade.
Stefan Gaubatz
LogiMAT 2026 was a great success for us, with valuable conversations with customers and many new industry connections.
Moritz Krol
We are heading to LogiMAT 2026, Europe's leading trade fair for intralogistics and supply chain solutions. Find us at Stand Eingang Ost 60B, March 24-26 in Stuttgart.
Stefan Gaubatz
How the numi Supplier Portal digitizes supplier communication, reduces shortages, and improves on-time delivery with AI-powered workflows.
numi solutions GmbH
A practical comparison of manual Excel forecasting and numi across accuracy, scalability, collaboration, and execution speed.
Moritz Krol
How structured supplier collaboration reduces shortage risk, improves visibility, and speeds up corrective action.
Stefan Gaubatz
Design replenishment workflows that prioritize the right actions, reduce firefighting, and improve service levels.
Moritz Krol
A practical guide to dynamic safety stock and reorder point settings that improve service levels without bloating inventory.
Moritz Krol
Most stockouts are not random. Learn the nine planning gaps that repeatedly cause service failures and how to fix them.
Moritz Krol
A practical playbook to reduce stockouts using demand planning, inventory policy optimization, replenishment automation, and supplier collaboration.
Moritz Krol
How predictive, connected supply chains are built: In our guest lecture at the University of Innsbruck, numi shared how AI forecasting, IoT data and automated workflows turn planning into daily operational decisions.
Stefan Gaubatz
numi’s Inventory Management Software reduces stock levels by up to 15%, prevents stockouts, and automates purchase orders – AI-powered and integrated directly with your ERP system.
Stefan Gaubatz
The numi Forecasting Software combines AI, statistical models, and data-science tools to enable precise demand forecasts across all levels of the supply chain.
Stefan Gaubatz
We were at the BVL CX in Berlin 2025!
Moritz Krol
AI-driven inventory at Walmart & Target, Gartner’s 2025 Global Supply Chain Top 25, Volkswagen’s restructuring, and new numi features
Stefan Gaubatz
We participated in the B2Run, completing the 5,7 km run.
Yulia Fedorova
Port-Automation Pulse, EU Due-Diligence U-Turn, G7 Tax Truce & Apple’s Supply-Chain Jitters
Moritz Krol
Tariffs, AI Triumphs & Red Sea Ripples
Moritz Krol
Inditex’s Emissions Spike, SAP vs. Celonis Lawsuit, and Rossmann’s Logistics Expansion
Yulia Fedorova
Smarter supply chains with reinforcement learning: Reduce costs, optimize inventory, and enhance flexibility with AI-powered replenishment.
Yulia Fedorova
Nearshoring Trends, Infineon’s Semiconductor Expansion, and MediaMarkt’s Parcel Service Growth
Yulia Fedorova
Tariff Shifts, Qatar Airways’ E-Com Boost and PepsiCo’s Automation
Yulia Fedorova
We support KARL PICHLER A.G. with numi’s apps, optimizing demand forecasting, inventory, and logistics for smoother processes.
Moritz Krol
We presented AI advancements at University of Innsbruck, covering LLMs, reinforcement learning, and machine learning models.
Stefan Gaubatz
2024 in Review, Supply Chain Trends in 2025, P&G’s Sustainability Moves, and DM’s Online Pharmacy Launch
Yulia Fedorova
Our team took a break to reflect on achievements, align priorities, and have fun on the slopes.
Yulia Fedorova
GenAI’s Supply Chain Boost, German Export Shifts, DB’s Infrastructure Woes, and Stadler’s Disruptions
Yulia Fedorova
Please join us in welcoming Marvin Hülsmann who supports us with creating user-friendly interfaces
Stefan Gaubatz
McDonald’s E. Coli Crisis, Hershey’s Automation Push, and BMW’s Digital Factory Advancements
Yulia Fedorova
Discover Production KPIs, including OEE, to boost efficiency and enhance production planning. Learn how to optimize manufacturing with key metrics and tools.
Yulia Fedorova
Strengthen supplier collaboration to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and foster innovation.
Yulia Fedorova
Supplier Collaboration Framework: Learn key supplier collaboration strategies to build a resilient, high-performing supply chain.
Yulia Fedorova
Tracking inventory value helps balance costs and optimize resources.
Yulia Fedorova
Please join us in welcoming Peter Pichler who supports us with developing AI agents
Stefan Gaubatz
Enhance your inventory management with essential KPIs: inventory turnover, value and coverage. Learn strategies to optimize efficiency and drive success.
Yulia Fedorova
We participated in the B2Run, completing the 5,6 km run.
Yulia Fedorova
This month, we are celebrating 3 amazing years since numi was born.
Yulia Fedorova
Discover the power of Forecast KPIs and learn how to improve forecast accuracy. Unlock the potential of data-driven predictions for business success.
Yulia Fedorova
We attended Hinterland of Things in Bielefeld.
Yulia Fedorova
Achieving high service levels is critical for customer retention, indicating your business´s ability to consistently satisfy customer needs.
Yulia Fedorova
numi is listed on the Maturity Matrix of European Supply Chain Startups 2024.
Moritz Krol
Please join us in welcoming Peiyang Wu who will support us with data management
Stefan Gaubatz
We attended BayStartup Demo Night in Nuremberg.
Moritz Krol
We were invited by Voith Group to the Supplier Innovation Day in Heidenheim.
Stefan Gaubatz
We moved to our new office in Friedenstraße.
Yulia Fedorova
As the Holiday Season approaches, we look forward to celebrating and cherishing the well-deserved break with our friends and families.
Yulia Fedorova
Please give a warm welcome to Skender Gashi, who supports us with the UI and Website development
Stefan Gaubatz
Our co-founder Stefan Gaubatz was a guest in the lecture on Digital Organizations at the UIBK.
Yulia Fedorova
Attending the WERK1 "Startup Work" fair was an enriching experience. We enjoyed connecting with talented individuals and innovative companies.
Yulia Fedorova
Our co-founder, Moritz Krol, was recently featured on episode #24_SCIT of the Supply Chain Inside Talk podcast.
Yulia Fedorova
numi has been recognized by appliedAI Institute for Europe gGmbH and industry leaders as one of the most promising German AI startups in this years AI Startup Landscape.
Yulia Fedorova
We finished the B2Run with thousands of other participants in Munich.
Yulia Fedorova
In 2023, the supply chain industry faces numerous challenges, including geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, global recession, and labor availability.
Yulia Fedorova
In 2023, the supply chain industry faces numerous challenges, including geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, global recession, and labor availability.
Yulia Fedorova
A look back on supply disruptions in 2022
Yulia Fedorova
In an interview with Munich Startups, founders Stefan Gaubatz and Moritz Krol explain how numi optimizes supply chain planning.
Moritz Krol
On September 29th, numi took part in SCM Dialog by MÜLLER | DIE LILA LOGISTIK and EMPORIAS
Yulia Fedorova
Explore our renewed demand planning features, including Demand Planning Grid, Promotions Management, New Product Introductions, End-of-Life Planning, and a watchlist.
Yulia Fedorova
On June 21 we presented the premiere of our solution for SAP customers. 🥳
Moritz Krol
We have moved to our new office at WERK1. From now on, numi is part of the WERK1 community.
Stefan Gaubatz
A new demand planning framework for resilient supply chain management.
Yulia Fedorova
We are glad to share exciting news with you! numi was selected to participate in the SAP.iO Resilient Supply Chain program, a startup accelerator focused on building resilient supply chains at the SAP.iO Foundries Munich and Tel Aviv, among other innovative startups like Magazino or CognitOps.
Stefan Gaubatz
We are proud to be selected by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie to win the Start?Zuschuss! grant.
Moritz Krol
Learn more about numi in the TUM Founder´s Talk
Moritz Krol
numi has been selected as App of the Month in February
Moritz Krol
Supply chains run best when data and technology augment human knowledge. This is numi’s approach for an accurate and responsive inventory decision at scale.
Stefan Gaubatz
We have welcomed 2022 and a new member to our team
Stefan Gaubatz
As markets expand, inventory optimization becomes an increasingly complex task. It is nearly impossible without structured methodology and data analysis.
Yulia Fedorova
On the 9th of December, we were honored to present numi solutions at the Ultimate Demo Day 2021.
Moritz Krol
Meet numi solutions live at Ultimate Demo Day on Dec 9, 2021.
Moritz Krol
Please give a warm welcome to Julius Wiegand
Moritz Krol
What will be your next Supply Chain investment? We have summarized five reasons for digitizing the supply chain, which everyone is dependent on in pandemic.
Yulia Fedorova
Yesterday we participated in the TUM Venture Labs Night and got first-hand insights from the very inspiring project Lightspeed by BioNTech SE
Stefan Gaubatz
numi solutions mission is to optimize supply chains through proactive and intelligent recommendations.
Moritz Krol
Since recently numi is listed in the App Store of weclapp
Moritz Krol
Please give a warm welcome to Rufus Maiwald, who supports us with the UI and back-end development
Moritz Krol
Today we had a great discussion with Antoine Leboyer from TUM Venture Labs for Software and Artificial Intelligence in the Munich Urban Colab. We look forward to a great collaboration.
Stefan Gaubatz
Yesterday, we were invited to the Supply Chain Innovation Day from the Institut für Supply Chain Management, Universität St.Gallen at the Würth Group Haus Würth Rorschach.
Moritz Krol
To increase sales, E-commerce companies need to take a closer look at the root causes of out-of-stock cases with the help of 7 step algorithmic improvements.
Moritz Krol
How a global machinery OEM uses AI-driven spare parts forecasting and predictive spare parts planning to cut inventory by 15% and improve parts availability.
Stefan Gaubatz
We were selected by the government funding program EXIST "Existenzgründungen aus der Forschung".
Moritz Krol