Georges Tetegan, Corporate Vice President of Business Transformation at J.D. Irving, explains that even the most robust plans are prone to disruption.
“Even with the best planning, you can have changes in manufacturing, warehousing capacity or customer order patterns that require continually rebalancing inventory,” he says.
“This demands time and constant attention.”
Using Aera’s tools, companies like J.D. Irving receive proactive alerts and recommendations, resulting in quicker rebalancing of inventory, avoidance of obsolescence and lower overall costs.
Georges adds: “Using Aera and its decision intelligence capabilities, we can predict issues ahead of time and receive informed recommendations in real-time to optimise inventory management and provide critical oxygen to our teams on the front lines. This enables us to accelerate our business into the future.”
With inventory carrying costs accounting for 20% to 30% of total value, these real-time capabilities offer immediate financial impact.
Data accuracy and logistics integration
The accuracy of inbound logistics data has emerged as a critical factor in inventory optimisation. Traditional manual processes for handling delivery notes and advance shipping notifications (ASNs) introduce delays and errors that compound throughout the supply chain.
Sami outlines how modern platforms address these challenges: “JAGGAER One ensures timely and accurate inbound logistics data through end-to-end automation and seamless ERP integration. The platform standardises and automates key supplier interactions — including order confirmations, delivery note submissions and ASN transmissions — significantly reducing processing times and human error.”
The benefits extend beyond efficiency gains. When logistics data flows seamlessly into inventory systems, organisations gain the visibility needed for accurate demand planning and supplier performance management.
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan has formed a strategic partnership with AI software provider o9 Solutions to help to harness its data.
CCBJ is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in Asia by revenue, producing and supplying approximately 90% of Coca-Cola system products in Japan.
o9 Solutions Japan will work to support CCBJI’s transformation by enabling data-driven management and maximising the utilisation of data assets. This will facilitate business efficiency, advanced analysis and improved decision-making.
With the implementation of the o9 Digital Brain platform, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan will have the ability to create supply plans which are more accurate and efficient – while taking into account factors like production and warehouse capacity, material procurement and logistics constraints such as numbers of trucks.
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