Shopkeeper’s Help - Advanced Inventory Management and Predictive Sales System in Retail Operations
Inventory Management Systems (IMS) play a vital role in harmonizing supply and demand dynamics within businesses, ensuring optimal product availability at the right time and place. This analysis explores their fundamental functionalities, goals, and advantages. IMS diligently monitor inventory levels, predict demand, and optimize replenishment processes to achieve equilibrium between excess stock and shortages. IMS aim to reduce expenses by minimizing waste and theft while leveraging data analytics to uncover trends that inform pricing and marketing strategies. Industries spanning retail, manufacturing, and healthcare rely on IMS to navigate inventory complexities, driving cost efficiencies and customer satisfaction through informed decision-making. They automate routine tasks, streamline operations, and offer valuable insights for strategic planning. Key objectives include maintaining optimal stock levels to balance costs and customer satisfaction, enhancing operational efficiency through automation, and improving customer service by ensuring timely product availability.
Authors
- T. Suchitra Rani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1839-8531)
- S. Susila Sakthy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1008-3925)
- V Gokulnath
- K Veeraraghavan
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-09-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/icietdw61607.2024.10939640
- Primary Topic
- Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00