AB InBEV

Inventory re-deployment optimiser is an artificial intelligence/machine learning-driven tool which is transforming the way AB InBev re-deploys inventory in the FMCG supply chain.

IDO uses cutting edge AI/ML techniques and algorithms along with MLOps and Azure Data Pipelines to provide a real-time inventory redistribution plan which is most optimal and cost-effective.

The tool provides operational efficiency, revenue optimisation, and improves customer service level by performing a fair share distribution of inventory between the distribution centres thereby reducing the risk of out-of-stock (OOS) and reducing the obsolete inventory at the distribution centres.

The tool is adding a MACO benefit of $10 million annually and an additional $5 million destruction cost avoidance of obsolete inventory globally for AB InBev the world’s leading brewer by both volume and revenue.