iCUE Growth Services
20%
Improve your Forecast Performance
15%
Improve Service Levels
40%
Reduce Inventory
API First
because speed and simplicity matter…
Too many systems lack the ability for easy plug & play, are overly complex and its integration have high costs associated with it. iCUE secures previous investments by allowing for easy integration via OpenAPI. All iCUE Growth services are available via a highly scalable API interface and served out of our secure cloud-based datacenter.
Brand Performance Optimization and Integrated Business Planning are now ready and available to be integrated into your current information landscape. Wether classical brick & mortar businesses or online marketplaces, the iCUE Growth services are built with high volume and high frequency trading in mind and deliver reliable.
Simply integrate the functions your organization requires, activate your license and you are ready to go. No hidden fees, no unnecessary complexity.
OnPremise, private-cloud and hybrid scenarios are available on request.
Product Portfolio and Performance Audit and Coaching
because getting started is always the hardest thing to do…
In order to make the most out of your new capabilities and to quickly get into a proper planning routine, we help you setup your systems KPI and coach you along the way. We only stay with you for as long as needed and check back in when you need us.
Portfolio Management and Optimization
(Impacts and Tradeoffs)
because you have a lot to offer, to everyone, everywhere…
iCUE’s sophisticated Product Portfolio Management and Optimization are the means to understand the revenue drivers in your portfolio, as well as the trouble makers. Understanding what SKUs to keep and which ones to discontinue is vital for maintaining a healthy portfolio. Additionally, gaining proper understanding of the many perspectives a business can be reviewed by e.g. the demand side vs. the supply side, provides you with the ability to quickly react to business dynamics and market changes.
Insight-Driven Planning
(Predictive Growth)
because knowing the best response is easier if you see things changing…
iCUE is based off proven mathematical methods, that have long been accepted as industry best practice. While the classics come with a steep learning curve and the need for parameterization, iCUE’s methods are created to automate this for you. Best performance without time consuming adjustments. You can if you want, but you don’t have to.
iCUE base capabilities
- SARIMA, VARIMA, AutoARIMA
- BoxJenkins (ARIMA)
- Theta
- Fast Fourier Transform
- Kalman Filter
- HoltWinters
- Croston
- Lewandowski Method (triple exponential smoothing with dynamic mean)
- Single, double and triple exponential smoothing
- Moving Averages
iCUE advanced capabilities
- iCUE1 (an advanced and fully automated derivate of the Lewandowski method)
- AutoBestPick (let iCUE determine which model to apply for best performance)
- Several robust machine learning models for AI-based predictions.
Sophisticated Outlier Detection adds the means to inform advanced models and pre-cleanse data to further improve prediction results.
- Understand seasonal outliers
- Trend shifts and level changes
- Singular outliers
- Masked outliers
You have a planning system in place! We can still help you to improve the current performance. Let us do the parameter settings for you. Quick, easy and recurrent. That way can you be assured to always run an optimized model. And don’t worry, we track our performance over time.
Inventory Management, Service Levels and Replenishment
because what goes down can go up…
Modern marketplaces (e.g. Amazon) demand consistently high service levels in order to join their initiatives. Keeping service levels high, while minimizing unnecessarily bound capital through reduced inventory levels, is a function of high quality forecasts.
Reduce your inventory levels and drive your lead times, while increasing your service levels. iCUE’s high-quality forecast provides the means for efficient planning and timely replenishment.
Product Lifecycle Management
(Understanding Transitions)
because what you offer is evolving quickly, everywhere…
Products are discontinued or simply replaced by others. When that happens one loses the ability to plan, as there is no historical data points available. The iCUE Lifecycle Management Capability provides you with a powerful answer. Wether it’s a one:one, many:one or many:many transition, iCUE provides the means to easily manage the startup time.
This feature is especially helpful in online marketplace scenarios or whenever there is a high product lifecycle dynamic.
Optimize Your Product and Service Pricing for Maximum Impact
(Develop new means)
because the right price matters…
The key to driving growth and outsmarting the competition lies in strategic pricing. At iCUE, we specialize in product and service pricing optimization, creating tailored strategies that propel growth and ensure you stay ahead in your industry. Our enhanced capabilities provide a competitive edge, allowing you to set prices that not only attract and retain customers but also maximize profitability.
Using advanced data analysis and AI-driven models, we help you determine optimal pricing levels, taking into account market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape. iCUE goes beyond conventional pricing strategies by enabling dynamic pricing, allowing for real-time adjustments in response to market shifts.
With iCUE, you don’t just set prices – you create a powerful pricing strategy that drives growth, boosts competitiveness, and paves the way to sustainable success. Take the first step towards optimized pricing today with iCUE!