Most planning systems operate like a rearview mirror — helpful for understanding where you've been, but not much use when navigating what's ahead. They rely heavily on historical data and lagging indicators, adjusting only after problems arise.
But today's volatile supply chains demand more.
What if your system could detect an inventory spike before it even happens?
At Translytics, we've moved beyond traditional planning with a next-generation Simulation Engine — a powerful, scenario-driven tool that gives supply chain teams weeks of foresight, not just hindsight.
Forecasting tells you what might happen — based on averages and past trends.
Simulation tells you what will happen under specific conditions — and what you can do about it.
Our Simulation Engine dynamically projects inventory behavior 2 to 6 weeks in advance, factoring in:
📈 Demand fluctuations
🚚 Supplier delays
📣 Upcoming promotions and seasonal events
🧾 Open POs and shipment timelines
🏪 Regional inventory movements
The result? A dynamic, forward-looking inventory model that flags potential risks before they become real-world problems.
When a potential inventory spike is detected, our system doesn't just issue a red flag — it offers practical, data-backed recommendations to act on immediately:
Reallocate Inventory Across Nodes
Move surplus stock from over-served to under-served locations to balance availability and avoid overstocking.
Delay or Cancel Purchase Orders
Avoid unnecessary procurement by pausing or redirecting in-transit inventory.
Liquidate or Bundle Aging SKUs
Trigger strategic discounting or bundling before aging products become dead stock.
These recommendations are context-aware, not generic. They're generated in real time and designed to help your team act with speed and precision.
Today's supply chains face unpredictable demand, long lead times, and high customer expectations. Static planning tools — even those with forecasting — fall short in fast-moving, multi-node environments.
Simulation brings a new level of planning intelligence:
⏱️ Weeks of Warning instead of last-minute scrambling
💰 Lower Inventory Costs through proactive risk mitigation
🛍️ Higher Service Levels by placing stock where it matters
🔄 Increased Agility to respond to changing conditions in real time
One of our clients, a consumer goods brand, used simulation to detect a pending inventory surge in their Northern distribution center due to a delayed promotional calendar shift.
With two weeks' lead time, they:
Reallocated excess stock to high-performing southern zones
Delayed two inbound containers
Launched a regional bundle offer to liquidate slow-moving SKUs
📉 Result: A 15% reduction in excess inventory and no loss in service levels.
In an environment where every day and every decision counts, predictive simulation is no longer a luxury — it's a necessity.
It's time to stop reacting to inventory issues.
Start simulating outcomes, preventing risks, and planning smarter.
With Translytics' Simulation Engine, you don't just see what's coming — you're equipped to act before it hits.
Ready to see simulation in action?