{"id":3984,"date":"2026-01-20T21:23:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.one-hive.com\/expertises\/supply-chain-expertise\/inventory-distribution-planning\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T08:00:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:00:22","slug":"inventory-distribution-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/one-hive.com\/en\/expertises\/supply-chain-expertise\/inventory-distribution-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Inventory &amp; Distribution Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3984\" class=\"elementor elementor-3984 elementor-3817\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d960613 e-con-full oh-bg--oxford-blue oh-radius--bottom-30 e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d960613\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-theme=\"dark\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e92f2d 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Drawing on our multi-sector experience, we support you in network configuration, demand calculation reliability and allocation rule optimisation, particularly in constrained environments. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"oh-section-intro__ctas\"><a class=\"oh-btn oh-btn--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/one-hive.com\/nous-contacter\/\">Speak with our Experts<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39b58365 e-con-full oh-expertise-x oh-padding e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39b58365\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f83485 oh-expertise-x__container e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36f83485\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a8d7dd8 e-con-full oh-expertise-x__aside e-flex e-con e-child\" 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data-id=\"464fe181\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#convictions\">Our Beliefs<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9549c12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9549c12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#parametrage\">Network configuration &amp; transport modes<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5c17e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c5c17e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#stock\">Inventory policy<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-338fc79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"338fc79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#reduction\">Demand reduction &amp; consumption<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d1567f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d1567f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#priorisation\">Demand prioritisation &amp; allocation<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbd7dd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cbd7dd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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environmental impact.\nOur approach combines analytical rigour with operational pragmatism to build a sustainable, robust distribution model tailored to your network specifics.\n<h2 id=\"parametrage\" class=\"anchor-target\">Network configuration &amp; transport modes<\/h2>\nUnderstanding and modelling logistics flows is the first step toward an effective DRP. We map your network (plants, platforms, warehouses, stores) and integrate operational constraints (lead times, costs, capacities, calendar shutdowns) to improve supply chain efficiency and anticipate the impact of network changes.<br> \n\nTransport modes (road, sea, air) are configured with their associated lead times and costs, enabling trade-offs between service level, cost and carbon footprint, and supporting dynamic selection of the optimal transport mode.\n<h2 id=\"stock\" class=\"anchor-target\">Inventory policy<\/h2>\nWe define a catalogue of inventory policies aligned with your business objectives:\n<ul>\n \t<li>fixed target values,<\/li>\n \t<li>weeks of coverage,<\/li>\n \t<li>customer service level or DDRP Buffers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPolicy selection is based on product characteristics (seasonality, end-of-life, ABC classification) and customer typologies (local warehouses, store networks, wholesale or e-commerce).\n\nHistorical analysis is used to size safety stocks and determine their optimal positioning within the network (central, regional and\/or local).\n\nWhere relevant, we also explore the contribution of AI-based models to dynamically adjust inventory policies in highly volatile environments.\n<h2 id=\"reduction\" class=\"anchor-target\">Demand reduction &amp; consumption<\/h2>\nIn a DRP model, linking forecasts, orders and actual shipments is a critical challenge. We define backlog rules and forecast consumption mechanisms based on pre-positioned customer orders, with fine-tuned logic adapted to product types and service commitments. \n\nThese design choices, together with the chosen level of granularity (node or zone), directly determine the stability of the signal sent to warehouses and production.\n<h2 id=\"priorisation\" class=\"anchor-target\">Demand prioritisation &amp; allocation<\/h2>\nDRP must generate a reliable upstream demand signal for warehouses and production, especially in cases of shortages or constrained capacity.\n\nWe define the most relevant planning dimensions: product lifecycle (new launches, permanent items), transport mode (air vs sea), demand origin (safety stock vs sales forecast)\n\nAutomated allocation rules allow planners to focus on exceptions that genuinely require business expertise.\n<h2 id=\"drp\" class=\"anchor-target\">Demand Driven DRP &amp; Order point<\/h2>\nBased on our experience implementing Demand Driven DRP, we help you select the most appropriate method for your product portfolio and network: standard DRP, Demand Driven DRP or reorder point.\n\nFor Demand Driven DRP, we design buffers and anticipate use cases often insufficiently addressed by the method:\n<ul>\n \t<li>buffer projection,<\/li>\n \t<li>order consumption management,<\/li>\n \t<li>proactive handling of shipping and receiving calendar closures,<\/li>\n \t<li>seasonality management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7873ac1a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7873ac1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-theme=\"light\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1670b7a7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-oh-faq\" data-id=\"1670b7a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"oh-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"oh-faq\" data-oh-faq><div class=\"oh-faq__layout\"><div class=\"oh-faq__intro\"><h2 class=\"oh-faq__title\">FAQ<\/h2><p class=\"oh-faq__subtitle oh-subtitle\">Discover answers to key questions about our services and approach.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"oh-faq__items\" role=\"list\"><article class=\"oh-faq__item\" role=\"listitem\"><h3 class=\"oh-faq__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"oh-faq__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"oh-faq-a-376485799-0\" id=\"oh-faq-q-376485799-0\"><span class=\"oh-faq__question-text\">How can a multi-echelon supply chain be managed within a DRP? <\/span><span class=\"oh-faq__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path class=\"oh-faq__icon-h\" d=\"M0 6.5H12.5\" stroke=\"#050022\" stroke-width=\"2\" \/><path class=\"oh-faq__icon-v\" d=\"M6.5 0L6.5 12.5\" stroke=\"#050022\" stroke-width=\"2\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"oh-faq__answer\" id=\"oh-faq-a-376485799-0\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"oh-faq-q-376485799-0\" hidden><div class=\"oh-faq__answer-inner\"><p>We can integrate complex supply chain structures into the DRP, including plants, central warehouses, regional distribution centers, local warehouses, and stores. This network modelling provides a clear, consolidated view of requirements and helps secure product availability across all levels of the distribution network.  <br \/>\n<br \/>\nTransport mode flexibility allows us to model direct flows from plants or central warehouses, inventory rebalancing between warehouses, and cross-docking operations, in order to optimise physical flows in line with service, cost, and capacity constraints <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"oh-faq__item\" role=\"listitem\"><h3 class=\"oh-faq__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"oh-faq__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"oh-faq-a-376485799-1\" id=\"oh-faq-q-376485799-1\"><span class=\"oh-faq__question-text\">What organisational impact does DRP implementation have on planning teams? <\/span><span class=\"oh-faq__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path class=\"oh-faq__icon-h\" d=\"M0 6.5H12.5\" stroke=\"#050022\" stroke-width=\"2\" \/><path class=\"oh-faq__icon-v\" d=\"M6.5 0L6.5 12.5\" stroke=\"#050022\" stroke-width=\"2\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"oh-faq__answer\" id=\"oh-faq-a-376485799-1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"oh-faq-q-376485799-1\" hidden><div class=\"oh-faq__answer-inner\"><p>Implementing a DRP can lead to a reorganisation of roles at both central and regional levels.<br>The central planner, who is often responsible for a single market, may shift to managing the distribution of a product scope across all markets in order to arbitrate between regions.  The central planning function regains responsibility for pushing inventory to regional nodes, while local teams gain greater autonomy over operational execution and day-to-day management of on-the-ground constraints. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"oh-faq__item\" role=\"listitem\"><h3 class=\"oh-faq__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"oh-faq__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"oh-faq-a-376485799-2\" id=\"oh-faq-q-376485799-2\"><span class=\"oh-faq__question-text\">How can environmental considerations be integrated into a DRP? <\/span><span class=\"oh-faq__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path class=\"oh-faq__icon-h\" d=\"M0 6.5H12.5\" stroke=\"#050022\" stroke-width=\"2\" \/><path class=\"oh-faq__icon-v\" d=\"M6.5 0L6.5 12.5\" stroke=\"#050022\" stroke-width=\"2\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"oh-faq__answer\" id=\"oh-faq-a-376485799-2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"oh-faq-q-376485799-2\" hidden><div class=\"oh-faq__answer-inner\"><p>To monitor the environmental impact of transport across your supply chain, KPIs such as the RAMA (air\/sea ratio) or carbon footprint expressed in tonnes of CO\u2082 equivalent can be tracked. These indicators support long-term monitoring while also enabling real-time decision-making based on reduction targets. They help arbitrate between speed, cost and environmental impact by adjusting transport modes or inventory levels in line with strategic priorities.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"oh-faq__item\" role=\"listitem\"><h3 class=\"oh-faq__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"oh-faq__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"oh-faq-a-376485799-3\" id=\"oh-faq-q-376485799-3\"><span class=\"oh-faq__question-text\">Can AI be integrated into a DRP? <\/span><span class=\"oh-faq__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path class=\"oh-faq__icon-h\" d=\"M0 6.5H12.5\" stroke=\"#050022\" stroke-width=\"2\" \/><path class=\"oh-faq__icon-v\" d=\"M6.5 0L6.5 12.5\" stroke=\"#050022\" stroke-width=\"2\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"oh-faq__answer\" id=\"oh-faq-a-376485799-3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"oh-faq-q-376485799-3\" hidden><div class=\"oh-faq__answer-inner\"><p>AI can enhance a DRP by improving anomaly detection, anticipating stockouts and dynamically adjusting inventory levels. It analyses demand variability, identifies weak signals and proposes adjustments to certain inventory policies or buffers within a Demand Driven approach. AI does not replace DRP rules; it complements business logic to stabilise distribution flows and increase the reliability of planners\u2019 decisions.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"oh-faq__item\" role=\"listitem\"><h3 class=\"oh-faq__question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"oh-faq__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"oh-faq-a-376485799-4\" id=\"oh-faq-q-376485799-4\"><span class=\"oh-faq__question-text\">How can a DRP be modelled in Anaplan? <\/span><span class=\"oh-faq__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path class=\"oh-faq__icon-h\" d=\"M0 6.5H12.5\" stroke=\"#050022\" stroke-width=\"2\" \/><path class=\"oh-faq__icon-v\" d=\"M6.5 0L6.5 12.5\" stroke=\"#050022\" stroke-width=\"2\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"oh-faq__answer\" id=\"oh-faq-a-376485799-4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"oh-faq-q-376485799-4\" hidden><div class=\"oh-faq__answer-inner\"><p>A DRP is modelled in Anaplan through a structured representation of the network, inventory policies, consumption rules and allocation priorities. The platform consolidates demand, enables simulation of multiple distribution scenarios and ensures decision consistency across markets, warehouses and production. Its multi-dimensional architecture supports exception management and improves visibility on stockout risks, excess inventory and capacity constraints. The objective is to deliver reliable planning aligned with service and cost targets.    <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"oh-faq__cta-block\"><p class=\" oh-subtitle\">Didn\u2019t find what you were looking for?<\/p><a class=\"oh-btn oh-btn--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/one-hive.com\/nous-contacter\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c000a9e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-oh-contact-card\" data-id=\"4c000a9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"oh-contact-card.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"oh-contact-card\" style=\"--oh-contact-card-fallback:#050022;--oh-contact-card-bg-mobile:url(&#039;https:\/\/one-hive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CARDS-CONTACT_MOBILE.png&#039;);--oh-contact-card-bg-desktop:url(&#039;https:\/\/one-hive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CARDS-CONTACT.png&#039;);--oh-contact-card-bg-position:center right\"><div class=\"oh-contact-card__inner\"><h2 class=\"oh-contact-card__title\">Ready to transform your planning processes?<\/h2><p class=\"oh-contact-card__text oh-subtitle\">Let\u2019s explore how we can make your project a success.<\/p><a class=\"oh-contact-card__cta oh-btn oh-btn--primary-light\" href=\"https:\/\/one-hive.com\/nous-contacter\/\">Connect with our experts<\/a><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Distribution Planning and Allocation Distribution strategies, inventory control and prioritised allocation Home Securing DRP performance Balancing network strategy and operational efficiency The success of a DRP process depends on selecting the most appropriate method: standard DRP, Demand Driven DRP or reorder point logic. 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