FourKites is bridging the gap between identifying a problem and solving it. With the integration of Inventory Twin and Booking Connect AI. Traditionally, supply chain planners have been stuck in a manual scavenger hunt whenever a stockout alert surfaced, jumping between ERPs to find surplus stock and carrier portals to secure freight. This fragmented process typically took hours, often forcing companies to rely on expensive, last-minute expedited shipping or facing steep On-Time In-Full (OTIF) penalties to avoid customer dissatisfaction. By unifying these disparate data streams, the new solution allows teams to detect risks two to six weeks in advance and execute corrective transfers from a single, seamless workflow.
The impact on operational efficiency is significant, reducing the resolution time from detection to execution from several hours to less than five minutes. Instead of just receiving a warning, planners are presented with recommendations powered by Decision Intelligence that include the fastest, cheapest, and most optimal shipping options based on real-time carrier performance data. This closed-loop system directly addresses the 1.73 trillion dollar global issue of inventory distortion and aims to eliminate the 15-25 hours planners previously spent on manual coordination.
By keeping a human in the loop to select the best recommendation with a single click, FourKites ensures that exceptions are resolved without ever leaving the platform. This integration helps protect freight budgets, where unplanned expedited shipping often consumes up to 48% of total spend. This launch represents a shift from reactive firefighting to proactive execution, allowing teams to move away from costly safety stock and focus on high-value responsibilities. Supply chain planner responsibilities are changing with the continued developments of AI and the de-siloing of disparate systems.
FourKites is a supply chain technology provider that operates a global real-time visibility network tracking over 3.2 million shipments daily across 200 countries and territories. By integrating data from 1.1 million carriers across all modes (road, rail, ocean, and air), the platform uses AI-powered “digital workers” to automate exception resolution and provide predictive insights. More than 1,600 global brands, including leaders in the CPG and Food & Beverage sectors, trust FourKites to transform their logistics from reactive tracking into proactive, intelligent orchestration.
Read the full ARC brief breaking down the new FourKites solution here: https://www.fourkites.com/research/arc-advisory-stockout-detection-freight-execution/
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