To assist retailers and industries in overcoming challenges such as unbalanced stock, falta de produtos e dificuldades no planeamento de compras e distribuição, a Neogrid – technology and data intelligence ecosystem that develops solutions for supply chain management – reformulated your Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) solution. The new modules offer greater flexibility and accuracy in stock management, ensuring continuous supply without compromising cash flow
The new model features a redesigned interface organized into two journey formats (Purchases and Distribution) with four package levels (Starter, Business, Full e Corporate. Another novelty are the three innovative functionalities to optimise strategic processesrefilling of similar products; freed volumeand thenewcabina di pilotaggio.
The development of new features was driven by the desire to solve the main pain points of companies, como una gestión ineficiente de inventario y rupturas. The current version integrates numerous procedures by offering flexibility in inventory management and generating real value for the customer, responding to requests more efficiently and reducing the decentralization of information and unhelpful dashboards that hinder the connection between data and actions
In the first journey, callDRP Purchases, the solution ensures the ideal availability of products without affecting cash flow and optimizes purchasing and replenishments. Among other benefits are demand forecasting based on algorithms and the automation of techniques and indicators – with shopping suggestions and statistical estimate, simplifying decision making. This journey allows the adjustment of stock policies, as parametrizações dolead timeand delivery frequency, promoting flexibility and efficiency, in addition to greater budget control
Meanwhile, the second day, callDRP Distribution, performs stock balancing, assisting with local demands and ensuring the continuous availability of products without compromising operational efficiency. This system is capable of making accurate predictions to optimise restocking planning between branches, enabling versatility in adjusting the urgencies of each unit. In this way, automates the suggestion of transfers between units, improving the product flow in an agile and efficient manner
In both shifts, Neogrid integrated four levels of packagesStarter Business; Full; andCorporate. This flexible structure ensures that the solution is acquired in a modular and tailored way, fitting perfectly to each client's wishes. With that, it is possible to cover a wide range of specific demands, providing tailored solutions that address the specific concerns of each business
New features optimise operational processes
Além da segmentação, Neogrid introduces new features for the DRP with specific solutions for various challenges faced by retail and industry. One of them is therefilling of similar products, que permite un flujo continuo y agrupado de pedidos del mismo tipo. This feature was developed to optimise the management of individual stock levels for each product, ensuring a faster and more efficient response to demand fluctuations
Already thefreed volumeenables the allocation of purchase orders based on the authorized quantity for the item, according to the supplier information provided by the customer. This helps prevent ruptures and increases agility in management and in meeting demands, solving the problem of lack of flexibility to carry out efficient purchasing control. It also reduces the difficulty customers have in replicating acquisition practices within the platform, providing a more intuitive experience aligned with business needs
A solução ganhou ainda uma nova aparência na tela principal, with aupdated cockpitque oferece uma visão rápida e abrangente de planeamento e gestão de stocks. O DRP now features dynamic indicators and charts, allowing customization in data visualization, what facilitates decision making and the preparation of analyses. This improvement addresses a common limitation in other platforms, que frequentemente apresentamdashboardspoco eficaces sin generar valor real para los clientes ni promover la conexión con las acciones necesarias
Imagine the moment of frustration when a customer abandons a shopping cart, seja físico ou online devido à falta de produtos disponíveis. In competitive retail, every second counts, and an abandoned cart can mean a lost sale. For retail and industry,the reformulation of the DRP reflects our commitment to providing solutions that truly focus on each client's specific needs, whether in retail or in industry. With the new package levels and customizable journeys, we ensure greater flexibility and efficiency in supply chain management, стверджу Диональдо Passos, Director of the Supply Chain Business Unit at Neogrid
What is the DRP
O Planeamento de Necessidades de Distribuição (PND) é uma solução avançada utilizada por retalhistas e fabricantes para planear e controlar onde, when and how much of each product should be sent along the supply chain. This helps to avoid both excess stock, que pode amarrar capital desnecessariamente, about his absence, que pode levar à perda de vendas e clientes insatisfeitos. With the DRP, companies can ensure that products are available to consumers without incurring costs of overproduction or excess storage, optimising cash flow and improving customer satisfaction
