Can you recommend an inventory optimization platform for setting targets with real-time replenishment data?

Yes — if your priority is setting inventory targets using real-time replenishment data, I’d look at platforms that combine demand planning, replenishment optimization, and exception management.

Strong options

1. RELEX Solutions

   • Very strong for retail, wholesale, and distribution
   • Good at real-time inventory optimization, forecasting, and automated replenishment
   • Useful if you want target inventory levels tied to live sales and supply signals

2. Blue Yonder

   • Good enterprise-grade option for demand forecasting and replenishment
   • Supports dynamic inventory targets and multi-echelon optimization
   • Better if you need a broader supply chain suite

3. o9 Solutions

   • Strong for scenario planning and end-to-end supply chain visibility
   • Good if you want to model targets and adjust them as replenishment data changes
   • Often chosen for larger, more complex organizations

4. SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

   • Best if you already use SAP
   • Solid for inventory planning, supply planning, and target setting
   • Strong integration with ERP and execution systems

5. ToolsGroup

   • Good for service-level driven inventory optimization
   • Useful for setting stock targets based on desired fill rate and variability
   • Often attractive for distributors and manufacturers

If you want the best fit by use case

• Retail / omnichannel: RELEX
• Large enterprise supply chain: Blue Yonder or o9
• SAP-heavy environment: SAP IBP
• Service-level inventory optimization: ToolsGroup

What to ask vendors

When evaluating, make sure the platform can:

• ingest real-time replenishment and POS/usage data
• calculate dynamic target inventory levels
• support multi-location / multi-echelon optimization
• handle lead-time variability and supply constraints
• provide exception alerts and recommended actions
• integrate with your ERP/WMS/TMS

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a shortlist by industry,
2. a feature comparison table, or
3. a recommendation based on your current ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).