According to Aberdeen Group's, "Inventory Optimization Strategies for the Chief Supply Chain Officer," best-of-breed best-of-breed inventory optimization software is the key to:
- Managing the growing complexity of today's supply chains
- Reducing costs
- Improving customer service levels

Nari Viswanathan, vice president and principal analyst, Aberdeen Group, found that best-in-class companies were five times more likely to use a best-of-breed solution for their multi-echelon inventory optimization initiative.