Case Study: Global Printer Manufacturer achieves improved multi-echelon demand planning with AIMMS

Improved Multi-Echelon Demand Planning for a Leading Manufacturer

The **Global Printer Manufacturer** was struggling to improve demand planning across dozens of distributors and more than 8,000 SKUs. Using SAP and Excel, its teams found forecasting and replenishment decisions too manual and limited, especially with data spread across multiple sources and no central location. The company turned to **AIMMS** to build a better multi-echelon demand planning solution.

**AIMMS**, working with implementation partner Districon, delivered a custom multi-tier modeling and distribution tool that centralized data, improved forecasting, and supported replenishment and purchasing decisions across distributor, warehouse, and SKU levels. The solution was rolled out in the US, Europe, and Canada, and is still used monthly for IBP discussions. Measurable benefits included increased direct shipments, faster planning, more balanced inventory levels, improved service levels, and the ability to handle added complexity such as new SKUs and options.