Optimize your supply chain with SHI’s AI-driven demand planning services:
AI-powered forecasting and real-time inventory insights can keep your supply chain resilient and efficient.

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In today’s volatile market, predicting demand accurately is tougher than ever. Problems with demand planning can lead to overstocking — which ties up valuable capital — or emergency sourcing, which disrupts operations and strains budgets. Avoiding these extremes is crucial for maintaining operational and financial health.

SHI’s demand planning services, part of our integrated data center solutions (IDCS), empower organizations to forecast more accurately, manage inventory smarter, and deliver faster. By leveraging AI-enhanced strategies, we help mitigate supply chain risks and boost operational efficiency.

SHI’s approach to demand planning

Through advanced AI forecasting, strategic safety stock, and close OEM collaboration, SHI blends just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies to maintain your supply continuity and reduce sourcing risk. We continuously optimize inventory levels, anticipating market shifts and using data-driven methods to minimize waste and cost.

Benefits of SHI’s IDCS demand planning services:

  • AI-powered forecasting and strategic inventory buffers minimize supply chain disruptions.
  • Data-driven inventory management streamlines operations, reduces waste, and optimizes sourcing.
  • Real-time dashboards and daily updates empower your team with transparency for confident decisions.

Our global reach supports seamless execution

SHI’s global data integration centers (U.S., U.K., Europe, Asia) underpin our demand planning services by combining inventory strategy with physical execution. Within these operational hubs, our forecasted insights are translated into real-world outcomes. From staging to deploying, our logistics team partners with vetted carriers and customs agencies worldwide to guarantee timely delivery. We provide end-to-end visibility throughout the inbound shipment process, from order placement to final delivery, so you always know the status of your shipments.

Read our solution brief, then contact your SHI account executive or connect with an expert to discuss how demand planning services can enable your inventory strategy success.

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