Retailers across the U.S. are sitting on $740B in unsold goods (McKinsey). At the same time, missed sales from out-of-stocks are costing billions more. The common issue? Outdated demand forecasts based solely on internal data.
📉 Inaccurate demand = lost revenue + costly markdowns
📦 One retailer gained $100M+ by improving inventory accuracy (McKinsey)
🌐 Smart stock decisions require external visibility—market signals, weather, trends, and more
Why External Data Is the Missing Ingredient
When you enrich your internal inventory and sales data with third-party insights, you can:
✅ Accurately forecast demand using seasonal, economic, and consumer behavior data
✅ Prevent overstock and reduce markdowns
✅ Improve product availability and maximize margins
✅ Respond faster to social trends, weather shifts, and supply chain signals
How It Works
🔹 Time-series models forecast demand using historical sales + external seasonality indicators
🔹 Regression analysis quantifies the effect of external drivers like weather and economic shifts
🔹 Social and trend data monitor real-time signals for emerging product demand
🔹 AI tools like Singuli and NETSTOCK help automate inventory decisions across channels
Real-World Impact: Walmart’s Data-Driven Inventory Strategy
Walmart combines internal sales data with external sources like weather and local trends to make real-time inventory decisions—improving operating margins by up to 60%.
📩 Want to Make Smarter Stocking Decisions?
We help retailers integrate external data into their inventory models to reduce waste, avoid missed sales, and boost profitability.
👉 Contact us to optimize your stock levels with data.
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