Fresh Replenishment

Fresh food can generate about 40% of grocery revenue, but high demand variability makes forecasting and managing inventory difficult. Because local conditions change from day to day, planners often manually adjust forecast without real-time insights from store associates. These processes are time-consuming, error-prone, and heavily reliant on individual planners’ experience and gut instincts. Our inventory optimization leader shares his perspective and strategic insight on a more effective approach to managing fresh.