ToolsGroup

What is ToolsGroup?

ToolsGroup is a supply chain planning software company whose Decion platform covers demand planning, inventory optimization and integrated business planning. The vendor calls it an always-on decision intelligence platform that uses probabilistic AI.

Key features of ToolsGroup

• Demand Planning: Probabilistic forecasting, collaborative planning, demand sensing and shaping.
• Supply Planning: Multi-echelon inventory optimization, replenishment, production planning and supplier collaboration.
• PPMO: Price, promotion and markdown optimization.
• Strategic Planning: S&OP, S&OE, IBP and network design.
• Supply Chain Visibility: A control tower and a digital supply chain twin.
• Retail Planning: Merchandise financial planning, assortment planning and allocation.
• Decy AI assistant: Surfaces risks, explains recommendations and supports scenarios.

How ToolsGroup works

Decion reads demand and supply signals and forecasts demand as probability ranges rather than single numbers. It then recommends inventory and replenishment actions to meet service and margin targets. Planners use scenarios and the Decy assistant to review and act.

Who uses ToolsGroup?

The vendor targets supply chain leaders in aftermarket parts, manufacturing, food and beverage, wholesale distribution and retail. It reports 300+ customers in 45+ countries and names Absolut, Mitsubishi Electric, Thule, Harley Davidson and SKF. Results such as 20 to 30% inventory reduction are vendor claims.

ToolsGroup pricing

ToolsGroup does not list pricing; buyers are directed to request a demo or talk to an expert.

ToolsGroup integrations

The vendor does not name integrations on its homepage.

ToolsGroup alternatives

RELEX is a retail and supply chain planning platform known for retail and grocery. Kinaxis is an enterprise planning platform known for concurrent planning, and Blue Yonder offers planning and execution across the supply chain. Slimstock is an inventory optimization specialist aimed at mid-sized firms.