The right product, in the right store, in the exact quantity
Automated replenishment that accounts for shelf capacity, pack sizes, lead times, delivery calendars, safety stock, supplier constraints, and more — for every SKU × Store combination.
- Inventory reduction
- 25%
- Fill rate improvement
- +80%
- Orders without human intervention
- 90%+
What automatic store replenishment is
Automatic store replenishment is the daily decision of how much to send from the distribution center to each point of sale so the product is available without piling up inventory. Doing it by hand, store by store, forces fixed rules (minimums, maximums, weeks of cover) that cannot tell a high-traffic store from a neighborhood one, or a Monday from a payday Friday.
In Celes, replenishment comes from the forecast of each SKU in each store and respects the real constraints of the operation: shelf capacity, pack size, delivery frequency, DC lead time and safety stock per product. When the distribution center does not have enough inventory for every store, Celes allocates it where it will generate the most sales and the fewest stockouts, and proposes store-to-store transfers to release overstock. The effect shows up in inventory turnover: less idle capital with the same availability.
Celes converts the demand forecast into replenishment orders ready to execute — fully compliant with your inventory policies and logistics constraints.
Precise forecast, precise replenishment
For every product at every store, Celes reads the forecast over the horizon defined by the client's inventory policies. The result is the exact demand each store needs to cover — calculated, not estimated.
Inventory policies applied automatically
Celes applies client policies to enrich each order: coverage targets, order cycles, safety stock, display inventory, service levels, and more. Our AI agents can continuously optimize these policies to improve outcomes — with Celes Autopilot, this process becomes fully autonomous.
Logistics constraints solved
Every order is adjusted to operational reality: lead times, pack sizes, truck capacity, store capacity, rounding rules, shortage handling, and more. No order leaves the system without satisfying the physical constraints of your operation.
Intelligent exception handling
Anomalies like above-normal orders, negative inventory, or forecast errors are automatically detected and resolved with heuristics and control algorithms. These exceptions can be managed by your analyst team. With Celes Autopilot, exception handling is enhanced by AI agents that analyze each case and recommend the best action — and can even resolve exceptions autonomously.
Exception detected
SKU-4421 · Atypical demand pattern at T-019
Options evaluated
24 units
GMROI 1.8x
36 units
GMROI 2.4x
48 units
GMROI 1.9x
Automatic execution across all distribution modes
Orders are transmitted directly to the ERP to trigger fulfillment — no manual entry, no intermediaries. The system operates across all modes: DC-to-store distribution, cross-docking, and direct delivery (supplier to store).
- Order calculated
- Sent to ERP
- DC → Store
“Consumers shouldn't have to worry about finding their favorite product in store. With this solution we guarantee availability and a seamless, reliable shopping experience.”
Celes Autopilot takes this further.
+90% of orders execute without human involvement. Autopilot closes the gap toward 100% — with AI agents handling exceptions and an optimization engine validating every decision.
Learn about Celes AutopilotFrequently asked questions
What is automatic store replenishment?
It is the daily decision of how much to ship from the distribution center to each store to keep availability without piling up inventory. Celes computes it from the forecast of every SKU in every store and the real constraints: shelf capacity, pack size, delivery frequency and safety stock.
What happens when DC inventory is not enough for every store?
Celes allocates the available inventory to where it will generate the most sales and the fewest stockouts, instead of splitting it pro rata. When one store is overstocked and another is short, it proposes store-to-store transfers before ordering more from the supplier.
How does the replenishment order reach the ERP or WMS?
Celes generates the order and hands it to the system that executes the shipment: ERP, WMS or EDI, depending on the integration. The team can review exceptions and approve before release, or let Celes Autopilot execute routine orders within the defined rules.
Does it work for fresh and perishable products?
Yes. The forecast includes shelf life and delivery frequency, and replenishment aims to rotate product before it expires. Mi Comisariato, in Ecuador, uses Celes for perishables forecasting at SKU × store × day level.
What is DRP and how is Celes different?
DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) is the classic logic for planning distribution from the center to the stores using fixed coverage parameters. Celes starts from the same problem but replaces fixed parameters with a daily per-store forecast and the real constraints of the operation.
Want to see it in action?
Talk to our team and we'll show you how it works with your operation.