Chainalytics’ Multi-Stage Inventory Optimization and Postponement Analysis helps you effectively position raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory by determining optimal stocking locations and quantities for each item at each stage. Taking into consideration the inherent variability of product demand and raw materials supply, our quantitative analysis determines your optimal inventory deployment strategy. Chainalytics can help you make decisions about inventory stocking levels, locations, and sourcing points while considering your customers’ service level and response time expectations. This service can be executed individually or in conjunction with one or more complementary services, including Inventory Policy Optimization and Service Level Optimization.

Chainalytics’ Multi-Stage Inventory Optimization and Postponement Analysis can help you reduce your supply chain operating and working capital investment as well as improve service levels by effectively answering the following questions:

• Where and how should I stock inventory to meet my customer service requirements?
• How can I minimize stock-outs?
• Should I or my supplier stock an item?
• Do I need a complete item assortment at all my locations?
• Can I benefit from a postponement strategy?
• Where along my supply chain can I keep inventory at a semi-finished form and still meet response time expectations?