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What Are Inventory Planning Systems?

Understand how Inventory Planning Systems fit into the supply chain

An inventory planning system is a system that helps a company forecast demand, monitor and assess inventory levels and decide how often to reorder. It also allows a company to track inventory throughout the entire supply chain, allowing greater visibility into efficiency and supply chain effectiveness. Benefits of an inventory planning system include simplified inventory management, greater visibility, reduced risk of overselling and more.