An Inventory Planning System for a Manufacturer of Paper Products

A manufacturer of a wide range of paper products for customers worldwide wanted to optimize inventory levels across its warehouses.

MicroTech developed a central inventory planning system for the company, designed for use among company planners, senior managers, independent warehouse personnel, and end customers. The Web-based system manages information about order forecasts, target inventory levels, shipments to warehouses, and actual deliveries to customers.

The application gives planners scenario-style analysis tools that let them see the impact of decisions on forecast inventory levels at any warehouse. A dashboard allows managers, who previously saw monthly inventory reports, to quickly see trends, track specific customer orders, and receive alerts to potential problems.