Despite significant investment in systems and talent, inventory challenges persist. We help retail and manufacturing leaders solve the root cause through data, process, people and system alignment.

 

• • We’ve solved this exact problem: 200% forecast accuracy improvement, proven, 50% faster fulfillment, done!

• • No rip-and-replace. We work with your existing tech stack and team

• • 90-day roadmap to measurable results and sustainable process improvement

If you’re asking these questions, you’re not alone!

 

• • Why does our forecast keep missing the mark?

• • Why doesn’t our allocation system react fast enough to trending, seasonal, or promotional products?

• • Why isn’t there enough inventory at the DC to fulfill online orders quickly?

• • How can we best rebalance store inventory efficiently toward the end of season?

• • How do we communicate our business requirements clearly to the technology vendor and customize the system to fit our business requirements?

• • How can we bring internal stakeholders on board to collaborate effectively with a new inventory system?

• • How do we help our analysts work smarter, stay engaged, and avoid burnout ?

Results That Speak For Themselves

Across multiple projects, we’ve helped:

 

• • Forecast accuracy improved by up to 200% during high-demand periods (e.g., Black Friday) and 30–40% year-round by enhancing models and system functionalities.

• • Fulfillment speed doubled, reducing order lead time by 50% through improved allocation logic and process optimization.

• • Data integrity issues identified and corrected, increasing forecast reliability by + 30% for a large group of stores.

• • Change management and adoption strengthened, successfully integrated new forecasting and allocation systems and brought diverse stakeholders on board by building shared ownership who provide ongoing feedback for continuous improvement.

Read our client testimonials and reviews on LinkedIn to see how our approach has delivered measurable, lasting results.

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“MontWave Consulting has been instrumental in transforming our Forecasting and Inventory Allocation.

Over eight years, Helia optimized our omni-channel inventory allocation, cutting store-picked units for online orders by 50% and halving online delivery lead times. She also improved forecasting accuracy up to 40% across multiple product categories, boosting process efficiency at our distribution center and stores, particularly during Black Friday and holiday shopping, while significantly enhancing customer satisfaction.

Additionally, Helia built an in-house analytics team from the ground up and supported change management by training decision-makers from diverse backgrounds, empowering us to confidently manage and optimize our systems independently.

We are deeply satisfied by her impactful contributions and look forward to continuing our collaboration in the future.”

Peter Simons, Chief Merchandising Officer

“Partnering with MontWave Consulting has been a game-changer for our Inventory allocation team.

Helia’s expertise in data analytics and operations has transformed our understanding of our ERP and the strategies we set up to support our stores across US and Canada. She has been instrumental in training our allocation team and supporting critical vendor meetings to customize our ERP system to fit our unique business needs. Her collaborative and hands-on approach has provided immense value in just a few months, and we are excited about continuing our work with her and achieving even greater success.”

Catherine Brisebois, Chief Operating Officer