Case study: Akademibokhandeln
On top of Akademibokhandeln’s list of requirements were full centralization of its replenishment and more effective control of the Christmas sales peak.
Replenishment and allocation
Eliminate manual work and improve replenishment accuracy
Slash your inventory, out-of-stocks, food waste, and the amount of time you spend placing manual orders with an automatic replenishment system.
Improve availability, reduce inventory
Up to 85%
reduction in stock-outs
99+%
on-shelf availability
10-40%
reduction in food waste
Continuously update inventory projections which are key for future planning and optimization
Automate and optimize routine replenishment and inventory allocation tasks for even the most challenging categories – from fresh and seasonal to new and promoted products.
Key features
Automatic replenishment and allocation system
Benefits
Automate replenishment and allocation to optimize results
RELEX automatic replenishment system handles the routine work so your team can focus on tasks that require their expertise and human intelligence.
Automate store replenishment with high accuracy
Place hundreds of thousands of accurate orders every day using machine learning-based forecasting that captures the impact of all demand drivers, including weekdays, price, promotions and cannibalization, holidays, local events, and weather.
Manage seasons effectively
Fill the gaps in seasonal planning by allowing RELEX to seamlessly combine pre-season ordering, initial allocations, automatic in-season replenishment, and targeted end-of-season allocations and markdowns to drive maximum value out of seasonal stock.
Improve your supply chain efficiency
Take the guesswork out of distribution center replenishment by basing inventory requirements on accurate store order projections and leveraging improved goods flow visibility into proactive capacity management and resource planning.
Optimize stock for high availability
RELEX automatic replenishment system optimizes stock levels for high on-shelf-availability and inventory turnover while reducing operational costs and supporting direct-to-shelf replenishment and full truckload deliveries.
Master new product introductions and ramp-downs
Leverage efficient initial allocations and attribute-based forecasting of new products to improve replenishment accuracy, then perform controlled ramp-down of items to be discontinued, minimizing residual stock and facilitating smooth assortment changes.
Shift planner focus to high-value work
Automate routine replenishment so your planners can focus on exception management, performance analysis, and continuous improvement while leveraging visual dashboards to keep track of KPIs and understand root causes.
Case study: JJ Food Service
The British bulk food retailer saw a 25% reduction in order processing time during a 3 month initial project period.
The High Cost of Grocery Food Waste: Strategies to Drive Financial Impact & Reduce Waste
Date: Thursday May 22, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 4:00 PM BST | 5:00 PM CEST
Duration: 40 minutes + Q&A
Cut Food Waste. Protect Margins. Improve Profitability.
This session brings together experts from Deloitte, FMI, and RELEX to share how leading retailers are tackling food waste at its root—with AI-driven execution strategies that go beyond forecasting to improve inventory visibility, optimize replenishment, and reduce losses on the shelf.
Resources for you
We’ve accumulated a wealth of supply chain & retail expertise from our 1,500+ planning specialists.
The pitfalls of automating replenishment ordering and how to avoid them
Clients thinking of automating their replenishment processes often ask me what potential problems they should be alert to when changing their systems.
Unlock profitability with replenishment optimization
The efficiency of a business’s store replenishment operation has a major impact on profitability. Yet, it’s often overshadowed by higher profile activities such as buying, merchandising and marketing.
Fresh food replenishment key to improved profitability in grocery retail
The biggest difference in automating replenishment of fresh products in comparison to center-store products is the increased importance of planning accuracy.
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