S IS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN
Find out why we are in love with supply chains!
That is how we ensure you can buy the right product at the right time.
They come around every year—and still manage to catch many of us off guard: holidays and special occasions. Whether it’s Easter, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day, many of us only think about them at the last minute, rushing out to buy gifts for our loved ones. Fortunately, the companies producing those gifts are much better prepared. Long in advance, they are already producing Easter eggs, chocolate Santas, roses, or heart-shaped chocolates.
Beyond these occasions, things get highly complex.
Admittedly, it’s no surprise that red hearts sell well before Valentine’s Day. And when it comes to Easter or Christmas, the demand for certain products is fairly obvious. But beyond these occasions, things get highly complex. What is needed, when, and where is hidden in vast amounts of data, far beyond what human intuition can reliably process.
Would you dare to predict which ice cream flavor will be the hit of this summer? Or exactly when and where demand for plaid shirts will suddenly spike? Holidays like Valentine’s Day are marked on the calendar, but trends and market shifts are not.
That’s exactly where we come in.
We are fascinated by this challenge. Turning complex data into reliable sales forecasts. Our AI-based systems don’t rely on gut feelings. They detect patterns in market dynamics that are simply too complex for humans, helping ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time. But even the best forecast is worthless if the supply chain can’t deliver.
For us, supply chain management is all about teamwork. Production, purchasing, and sales need to work in sync. Too often, data silos slow things down. Our software provides a shared foundation, enabling all teams to plan with the same data, and the same goals.
Our systems help align plans so they don’t just look good on paper but actually work in practice. The result: a smart balance between customer demand and operational reality.
This way, we help our customers bring the right products to market at the right time. Not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.
What drives us is using data to create certainty in an unpredictable world.
For us, Supply Chain Management covers a wide range of disciplines. Alongside demand planning, inventory management, and spare parts management, two key areas stand out—both starting with the letter S:
S IS ALSO FOR
Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP)
Silo thinking and a lack of a shared data foundation stand in the way of an effective S&OP process. Our solution creates a unified information base, aligns plans across functions, and fosters collaboration between departments.
S IS ALSO FOR
Simultaneous Production Planning
Production planners face the challenge of balancing countless variables and constraints to ensure smooth operations. Our solution enable companies to create feasible, on-time, and cost-optimized production plans.
S IS ALSO FOR SUSTAINABILITY
An important factor in our success is our commitment as a company to social responsibility. It is crucial for us to always strike a balance between business necessities, social responsibility, and environmental protection.
Responsibly treating our environment, particularly by taking measures to protect the climate, is second nature to us. As a software company, we define sustainability as shaping an approach to future technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), that is both technologically advanced and ethically responsible. Additionally, as an employer, we are committed to our social responsibility. We do a lot to create a safe, flexible, and respectful work environment. As one of the largest employers in the IT sector in the Aachen area, we are actively involved in the region.
