Optimized, automated, and scalable distribution planning
Synchronize the flow of goods from production and suppliers to customers, ensuring on-time deliveries without holding excess inventory. RELEX distribution planning increases product availability and customer satisfaction while reducing inventory and transportation costs.
Simplify the complexities of distribution planning
RELEX distribution planning provides a centralized view of inventory and supply constraints across multiple locations enabling efficient coordination and streamlined planning for complex supply chains. Automate various tasks, such as delivery flow optimization, and constrained and time-phased replenishment. Reduce high safety stocks and associated costs by providing accurate forecasts and ensuring on-time, in-full deliveries.
Key Features
Synchronize, optimize, and automate your distribution network
RELEX distribution planning minimizes inventory and transportation costs while enhancing customer satisfaction through accurate demand forecasting, optimized deliveries, and efficient load management.
Optimization calculates the precise quantities needed for each distribution link and product in every period, considering demand, network structure, capacities, sourcing rules, constraints, and demand/supply penalties.
Optimization defines the optimal route to serve each demand node based on defined parameters. Predefined to-from links can also be used if needed.
Users can run different what-if scenarios of demand (e.g. customer prioritization) and supply (e.g. inventory policies, available distribution lanes) and compare the resulting plan before selecting the best scenario to implement.
Automate identification of alerts based on distribution order proposals, and master data.
“The RELEX system gathers information quickly and at all desired levels, and we can also set up automated reporting to meet different needs.”
Lauri Helin Project Owner, Anora
“We needed an integrated planning solution capable of modelling and optimizing our entire supply chain. With so many nodes, constraints, and alternative supply routes, the only way to maximize profitability is by using true optimization technology. This is exactly what RELEX offers.”
Jonathan Burth COO of The Vita Coco Company
Benefits
Increase product availability, reduce inventory and transportation costs
Increase sales and customer satisfaction through increased product availability and on-time deliveries while reducing inventory and transportation costs.
Automate distribution flows for a central view of inventory and supply constraints
Minimize excess inventory and associated holding costs through accurate demand forecasting and optimized delivery planning, reducing carrying costs, spoilage, obsolescence, and transportation expenses. Ensure timely and accurate deliveries (OTIF) to meet customer expectations, minimizing order lead times, avoiding stockouts, and reducing backorders.
Integrate with existing systems to improve operational efficiency
Seamlessly integrate with existing systems and automate complex distribution tasks, reducing manual processes and improving overall efficiency. Adapt to changing operational needs and support businesses of all sizes, from single distribution centers to complex multi-warehouse networks. Use advanced analytics and reporting capabilities to enable data-driven decision-making and proactive responses to market dynamics.
Optimize inventory levels to minimize stockouts and backorders
Automate distribution planning tasks such as delivery flow optimization and time-phased replenishment, reducing manual workload and improving coordination across multiple locations. Create accurate demand fulfillment by optimizing inventory levels and ensuring timely, accurate deliveries by balancing demand and supply with a highly configurable optimization model, minimizing stockouts and backorders.
Automate distribution flows for a central view of inventory and supply constraints
Minimize excess inventory and associated holding costs through accurate demand forecasting and optimized delivery planning, reducing carrying costs, spoilage, obsolescence, and transportation expenses. Ensure timely and accurate deliveries (OTIF) to meet customer expectations, minimizing order lead times, avoiding stockouts, and reducing backorders.
Integrate with existing systems to improve operational efficiency
Seamlessly integrate with existing systems and automate complex distribution tasks, reducing manual processes and improving overall efficiency. Adapt to changing operational needs and support businesses of all sizes, from single distribution centers to complex multi-warehouse networks. Use advanced analytics and reporting capabilities to enable data-driven decision-making and proactive responses to market dynamics.
Optimize inventory levels to minimize stockouts and backorders
Automate distribution planning tasks such as delivery flow optimization and time-phased replenishment, reducing manual workload and improving coordination across multiple locations. Create accurate demand fulfillment by optimizing inventory levels and ensuring timely, accurate deliveries by balancing demand and supply with a highly configurable optimization model, minimizing stockouts and backorders.
Resources you might be interested in
We’ve accumulated a wealth of supply chain & retail expertise from our 1,500+ planning specialists.
This whitepaper uses common planning scenarios to explain how supply chain optimization works and why companies looking to streamline operations and maximize profits should consider switching to this technology.
Download this report to read the full results of our 2024 study and to learn more about the challenges, strategic investment areas, and opportunities for retailers and CPGs over the next 3 to 5 years.
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