Inventory Optimization is the discipline of continuously managing inventory policies to optimize supply chain performance against business objectives, changing market conditions and supply chain constraints. These policies include what inventories to carry, where, in what form, and how much across the procurement, manufacturing and distribution networks."

i2 Inventory Optimization enables companies to further improve service and reduce costs. These benefits are achieved by operationalizing five best practices through automated workflows

• Segmentation
• Monitoring customer buying behavior
• Optimized Postponement
• Optimization of inventory levels
• Continuous learning and performance improvement