Bestsellers sell out while slow movers tie up cash
numi evaluates demand, forecast uncertainty and lead times per item and location. This informs safety stock levels and prioritized order recommendations.
For retail, wholesale & brands
Intelligent purchasing for retail, wholesale and brands.
numi is AI-powered supply chain software for retailers, wholesalers and brands. It combines demand forecasting, dynamic inventory optimization and lead times to automatically generate order recommendations – helping reduce excess stock and capital tied up in inventory while improving availability.
30 minutes • Personal • No obligation
- AI forecasting
- Inventory optimization
- ERP-integrated
Purchase order monitoring
PO-10482 · Trail Runner
Shipment delayed+3 days
Shanghai → Hamburg
- Confirmed ETA
- Jun 12
- Updated ETA
- Jun 15
Supplier communication: ETA confirmation requested
Order recommendation
SKU-2847 · Trail Runner
1,250 units
- Stock
- 126
- Lead time
- 14 d
- Order by
- May 24
Forecast
SKU-2847 · Trail Runner
Next 6 weeks
ERP & commerce systems
Sales · Inventory · Lead times
API
CHALLENGES
A growing assortment should not mean growing planning work
For purchasing and planning teams at retailers, wholesalers and brands – across stores, B2B and ecommerce. numi connects demand, inventory and lead times so you can manage availability and working capital together.
Promotions and seasonal peaks change what you need
Sales patterns, promotions and product transitions feed into the forecast. Purchasing, marketing and sales can review deviations together and adjust the plan.
Too many items, too little time to plan orders
Order recommendations consider inventory, open purchase orders, minimum quantities and pack sizes. Your team reviews prioritized exceptions and releases orders according to your rules.
From manual planning to automated purchasing
numi connects demand forecasting, inventory optimization and purchasing in one continuous process, helping your team spend less time maintaining spreadsheets, target replenishment and keep track of delivery dates.
Today
- Reconcile items and inventory in spreadsheets every day
- Replan promotions and seasonal peaks manually
- Calculate order quantities and re-enter them in the ERP
- Chase suppliers for delivery dates by email
- Tie up working capital in slow movers
With numi
- Work through prioritized exceptions instead of daily spreadsheet checks
- Include demand changes in forecasts and stock targets
- Review calculated proposals and transfer them to ERP within your rules
- Prioritize delayed orders and track responses centrally
- Identify excess stock risks earlier and target replenishment more precisely
Results from numi customer projects
20–30%
less overstock
10–20%
fewer stockouts
+5–15%
revenue increase
60%
less planning effort
Measured project results. Improvements vary depending on the starting point and use case.
Customer story
“Transparency as an efficiency driver
As managing director, greater transparency gave me a better overview of purchasing, which increased efficiency, prevented supply bottlenecks, and reduced excess capacity.
- Inventory turnover improved
- 19%
- within 12 months through continuous inventory optimization
- Time saved per week and user
- 5-10 h
- through automated order proposals
- Greater transparency
- in purchasing data and data-supported decision-making
Christian Pichler
Managing DirectorKarl Pichler AG
YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN APPS
An integrated platform for forecasting, inventory, and ordering
For retail, wholesale and brands across stores, ecommerce and B2B — from demand forecasts to automated order recommendations and integration with your existing ERP.
Forecast & inventory insights
- AI-based demand forecasts on SKU level
- Safety stock based on demand and forecast uncertainty
- Reduce overstock while maintaining availability
Automated Order Recommendations
- Order quantities based on forecasts & inventory
- Lead times, minimum quantities and pack sizes considered
- Less manual work, fewer errors
Coordinate delivery dates with suppliers
- ERP orders and delivery dates in their operational context
- Supplier portal for date and quantity confirmations
- Track and escalate delivery delays
Connected to your ERP: read planning data, return decisions.
Book an intro call
30 minutes • Personal • No obligation
REPLENISHMENT DECISIONS
From demand to operational orders
numi turns demand forecasts, lead times and inventory data into concrete purchasing recommendations that can be reviewed or automated directly.
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Understand AI forecasts and demand
AI forecast created
updated 12 min ago
Forecast corridor
Promotion detected
Planning adjusted
Forecast uncertainty
Considered
Detected demand change
+18%
Example view · illustrative data
AI-powered. Transparent. Always under your control.
numi combines AI forecasts, inventory and replenishment planning into automated purchasing recommendations and operational workflows for retailers, wholesalers and brands across ecommerce and other sales channels.
AI in action
What makes a numi recommendation actionable
Forecast models, operational data and clear approval rules work together to turn a demand forecast into a purchasing decision your team can understand and execute.
See numi in action
AI-powered demand forecasting, dynamic inventory optimization, automated order planning and digital supplier collaboration for retail, wholesale and consumer brands across stores, ecommerce, B2B and other sales channels. This walkthrough is narrated in German; the product examples above explain the workflow in English.
Supply Chain Software FAQs for Retail, Wholesale & Brands
Which companies is numi built for?
numi supports retailers, wholesalers and brands that need to coordinate demand forecasting, inventory and purchasing across stores, B2B and ecommerce. This includes consumer goods categories such as food and fresh products, home goods, cosmetics, sports and outdoor. It is especially relevant for teams with many SKUs, several sales channels, growing assortment complexity and manual planning processes.
Which ERP systems does numi support?
numi can connect to systems including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, weclapp, Xentral, Infor and other ERP platforms. Inventory, order and master data form the planning foundation. The data to synchronize and the orders or parameters to write back are defined for your system landscape.
How does demand forecasting work in numi?
numi combines statistical forecasting methods with machine learning and selects suitable models per item and location. Sales patterns, seasonality, trends and promotions inform the demand forecast. Forecast performance and uncertainty are evaluated, and your team can review and adjust forecasts together.
How does numi support order planning and purchasing decisions?
numi combines forecasts with inventory, open purchase orders, reservations, lead times and target stock levels. Minimum order quantities, pack sizes and supplier terms constrain the recommendations. Your team can review proposals and transfer them to the ERP, or automate suitable cases within defined approval rules.
Can numi reduce overstock and stockouts?
numi connects demand forecasts with safety stock and order recommendations per item and location. It considers inventory, open orders, lead times and purchasing constraints to identify excess stock and shortage risks. The actual effect depends on data quality, the assortment and the starting situation.
How quickly can numi be implemented?
You can start with a selected use case or module and expand the scope later. Implementation starts with a defined use case, a data connection and joint validation of the results. Timing depends on the system landscape, data quality and the required level of automation. At refurbed, numi was integrated into operational purchasing and planning processes within two months.
Which data does numi need?
Typical inputs include historical sales, item master data, current inventory, open purchase orders, reservations, lead times and supplier terms. Promotions and new products need additional planning information. Data is usually imported from the ERP or data warehouse and jointly validated before operational use.
Does numi replace Excel or my ERP system?
numi complements your ERP and reduces manual spreadsheet work in demand and replenishment planning. Forecasts, inventory assessments and order recommendations use a shared data foundation. Your ERP remains the system of record for transactions; recommendations are transferred according to the integration and approval process.
What happens during the intro call with numi?
In 30 minutes, we discuss your current planning setup, biggest bottleneck and relevant opportunities for procurement and supply chain. If numi is a good fit, we then arrange a live demo tailored to your use case.
Can numi support assortment and store planning?
Yes. numi connects global demand forecasts with local store demand and translates them into assortment breadth, inventory depth, and replenishment targets. Display requirements, store formats, and new products without their own sales history can also be included.
Learn more about assortment planning with numiFrom intro call to better purchasing in days
In a 30-minute intro call, we identify your biggest current lever and assess whether numi can help.
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Book an intro call
Choose a time that works for you.
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Understand your setup
We discuss your processes, data situation and biggest current bottleneck.
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Clarify the most useful next step
If numi fits, we then show the relevant opportunities in a demo tailored to your use case.
- Personal intro call
- No commitment
- Clear, actionable results
Keep products available. Free up working capital.
Keep bestsellers available, reduce excess stock and cut manual planning work. Together, we assess where numi can deliver the most value for your team.