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From Reactive Supply Chain Planning to Proactive Recommendations

Many supply chain teams operate under constant time pressure. When data is fragmented or analyses are only possible after the fact, teams are forced into reactive decision-making. numi addresses this challenge with an approach that automates operational decisions and synchronized workflows where appropriate, while simultaneously making risks and anomalies visible whenever human judgment is required.

As a result, planners are no longer confronted with “more data,” but instead receive clear next actions-including transparent explanations of why a specific recommendation is generated.

Modular Supply Chain Apps – Powerful Individually, Even Stronger Together

numi is designed as a suite of interconnected supply chain apps. Companies can start with individual applications or combine multiple modules depending on their needs. At the same time, the platform remains flexible and ERP-agnostic, regardless of which ERP system is in use.

Key use cases include:

• Demand App: AI-powered forecasts for future sales, lead times, and inventory levels
• Inventory App: Cost-optimized inventory levels and automated replenishment
• Supplier Portal: Digital and seamless collaboration with suppliers
• Production App: Identification of production-critical shortages and automated production planning
• Spare Parts App: Optimized spare parts sourcing and planning

Supply Chain Innovation with Up to Four Hours of Time Savings per User per Week

In addition to the described functionality, numi offers further technical innovations that significantly simplify daily work for users:

• Google for Your Supply Chain Data: Instead of manually searching through ERP transactions, master data, or recent changes, all relevant information is instantly available in a single, consolidated view. Items, transactions, or suppliers can be found via one search and are displayed centrally in a clear and structured way.
• Automated Supply Chain Decisions: Weaknesses such as incorrect planning parameters or deviations are automatically identified and corrected. Even anomalies at transaction level-such as likely delayed orders or missing data—are reliably detected, prioritized, and fed back into the ERP system as concrete actions.
• Adapted to Your Processes: Unlike standard solutions, numi offers tailored workflows and dashboards that adapt precisely to your requirements. For a fast start, ready-to-use out-of-the-box solutions are immediately available. In addition, reporting and collaboration—both internally and with suppliers—can be individually configured to match specific needs.

Impressive Results from Customer Use Cases

Refurbed, Europe’s leading provider of refurbished consumer electronics and everyday consumer products, achieved significant improvements across its supply chain with numi:

• 64% reduction in lost sales through fewer material shortages and automated purchase recommendations
• 66% forecast accuracy on SKU level enabled by AI methods and the integration of external data sources
• Return on investment in less than four months

“numi has introduced a new level of precision and control into our procurement processes. The tool helped us move from reactive supply chain decisions to a far more proactive and data-driven approach to demand and inventory optimization.”

Tushita Sethi, e-Commerce Manager at Refurbed

Key Benefits at a Glance

• Daily, actionable recommendations instead of manual ad-hoc analyses
• Modular apps: start small and scale across the value chain
• ERP integration with feedback of recommendations to reduce Excel workarounds
• Explainable results to improve adoption in planning and procurement
• Security and scalability (2FA, hosting and servers in Germany, serverless architecture)

Fast Implementation: Results in Weeks, Not Quarters

A typical onboarding follows a clear, structured approach—from an initial demo and a supply chain assessment to data integration, customer-specific configurations, and go-live – followed by continuous optimization. This setup enables fast, measurable results and builds trust in the software from day one.

Conclusion: numi as Your “Supply Chain Co-Pilot”

Supply chains are becoming more complex, while expectations for speed and reliability continue to rise. By transforming ERP data into actionable plans, automating operational decisions, and making critical deviations visible, numi helps companies manage their supply chains more proactively, transparently, and effectively.

Companies can explore numi via a live demo and request pricing or contact information through the website.