Inventory Projections

CS: What systems do you use to help make these inventory projections?
Zientarski: E3TRIM, software from JDA Associates, and our own data warehouse that runs on an Oracle database system.

CS: Do these systems notify you when there are problems, such as projected overstocks or shortages?
Zientarski: Yes, we capture hits and history, different costs, and all of that information is accessible by our central purchasing department. We have 24 buyers on staff. On a daily basis, they can see the projected product shortages and overstocks, all reported online. Our buyers review these reports daily.