Retailers worldwide are losing billions in unsold inventory but YDISTRI’s AI solution is turning this ‘deadstock’ into revenue by redistributing it based on real-time demand.
YDISTRI, an innovative AI-optimized SaaS solution for retail inventory management, is redefining how retail chains address inventory challenges. It goes beyond forecasting to dramatically rebalance inventory across locations.
By intelligently redistributing unsold inventory to real-time demand, YDISTRI empowers retailers to maximize revenue and minimize waste, going far beyond traditional forecasting methods.
Unsold inventory, or “deadstock,” poses a massive financial drain on retailers, tying up capital in merchandise that may never sell. YDISTRI is the leader in solving this $637 billion global crisis, using cutting-edge AI to identify stagnant stock and automatically redistribute it to higher-demand locations before it goes to waste.
“YDISTRI represents the future of retail inventory management – an AI-optimized paradigm shift that finally aligns overstock with real demand to maximize revenue,” said Roland Dzogan, CEO of YDISTRI. “We are excited to bring this game-changing solution to retailers across North America and enable them to sell what others deem as unsellable inventory — at full price.”
YDISTRI has revolutionized inventory for clients in the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, EU, and Central Europe since 2019. By predicting trends and intelligently redistributing inventory, YDISTRI empowers retailers to increase sales, lower waste, and navigate today’s landscape.
Here are some of the key benefits for retailers of using YDISTRI’s AI solution:
- Go Beyond Forecasting: Exceeds traditional forecasting methods to dynamically rebalance inventory based on real-time demand;
- Sell ‘Unsellable’ Inventory: Eliminate deadstock and slow-moving items by selling them at full price rather than resorting to write-offs or discounting;
- Boost On-Shelf Availability: Ensure consistent availability for hot products network-wide, even during promotions, without additional inventory investment by better utilizing current inventory;
- Expand Retail Footprint: Open new stores at dramatically lower costs without additional inventory investment by reallocating existing inventory;
- Minimize Working Capital: Improve inventory turnover and cash flow with optimized redistribution across retail networks; and
- Reduce Logistics Costs: Intelligently reassign stock to high-demand locations, significantly reducing logistics and transportation expenses.
YDISTRI is making a significant financial impact for retailers. On average:
- 90 per cent of products redistributed are sold within two months;
- 10 per cent (or higher) increase in net profit margin;
- 10X increase in inventory turnover of low-velocity inventory;
- 30 per cent improvement in working capital company-wide;
- Two to five per cent logistics costs – firmly in control versus 40-50 per cent markdowns;
- Up to 90 per cent of redistributed deadstock sold at full price, increasing net profits up to 20 per cent.
As the retail industry faces continued pressure to adopt sustainable practices, YDISTRI is leading the charge with its innovative AI-optimized SaaS solution. By transforming inventory management, YDISTRI enables retailers to reduce environmental impact, achieve significant cost savings, and implement more sustainable practices.
“We believe that sustainable retail practices are not just beneficial for the environment, but also for the bottom line. Our technology empowers retailers to make smarter inventory decisions, reducing shipping costs and waste, therefore, enhancing profitability,” said Dzogan.
“By leveraging our AI algorithms, we help retailers not only enhance their sustainability efforts but also improve their financial performance. It’s a comprehensive solution that addresses both environmental and economic challenges in the retail industry.”
One of many client success stories is EU beauty retailer DOUGLAS, which had faced an overstock issue with inventory languishing on shelves which resulted in capital being tied up while product was being marked down. The retailer utilized YDISTRI’s innovative algorithm and as a result, was able to strategically shift its inventory management.
Inventory was aligned with regional demand through YDISTRI’s platform, while overstock was addressed by reallocating items to where they were needed the most. Within three months, DOUGLAS saw a significant reduction in deadstock with 90 per cent of previously stagnant products selling, which increased cash flow and reduced the need for discounting. Furthermore, in six months, it reduced total inventory by 32 per cent.
“The impact of cost-effective inventory redistribution is two-fold: not only does it improve customer experience, but it also significantly boosts our retailers’ profitability company-wide,” said Dzogan. “For example, our client DOUGLAS reduced their working capital requirements by an impressive 12%, while maintaining the same level of product availability for their customers.”
The environmental toll of retail practices, from plastic packaging to the disposal of unsold perishables, is staggering. YDISTRI addresses these issues head-on by optimizing inventory to reduce overproduction and minimize the transportation of unwanted goods. This approach prevents waste from ending up in landfills and significantly reduces the use of plastic packaging, contributing to a healthier planet.
True inventory optimization requires more than just planning and forecasting – it’s critical to close the loop with real-time inventory correction and optimization. Many retailers mistakenly believe their existing solutions are sufficient but fail to account for customer nuances and dynamically adjust inventory across locations. YDISTRI’s differentiator is its ability to go beyond planning, leveraging AI to continuously analyze data, pinpoint “deadstock”, and profitably redistribute inventory to prevent shortages and overstocks. Simply reducing assortment is a risky faux solution that can do more harm than good.
For retailers, shrinkage from theft and other inventory distortion costs billions annually as physical stock levels diverge from digital records. YDISTRI uses data analysis to identify “phantom” merchandise that should be in stock but has truly gone missing. By continuously syncing the digital and physical worlds, YDISTRI eliminates inventory blind spots to reduce multi-billion-dollar shrinkage costs that many retailers simply accept as unavoidable losses.
For more information on YDISTRI, visit ydistri.com
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