Onebeat
The AI-Driven Shift from Forecasting to Dynamic Management

Retail is under pressure. Inventory is piling up, capital is stuck, and nearly 15% of stock ends up wasted. Today’s consumers demand more variety, faster fulfillment, and fresher products, yet most retailers are stuck using outdated forecasting models that can’t keep up.

In response, Onebeat pioneered a new approach to inventory management—one rooted in operational science and proven by decades of success in real-world business systems. Inspired by the Theory of Constraints and the principles behind The Goal, a business classic endorsed by leaders like Jeff Bezos, Chip Wilson and David Storm as well as a mandatory reading for students at MIT and Harvard, Onebeat’s platform identifies and unlocks hidden potential in retail operations. It Unlike conventional systems that attempt to predict demand through seasonal forecasting, Onebeat’s approach is dynamic, leveraging real-time data to drive daily decision-making. This innovation began with extensive consulting work for some of the world’s leading brands, including P&G, Coca-Cola, Adidas, Panasonic, Tata, Delta Airlines, Mazda, and Hertz. Through years of hands-on experience, its founders identified a critical flaw in existing systems: they were built to offer advice rather than deliver tangible, data-driven results.

Determined to address this gap, the company shifted from consultancy to a scalable, AI-driven platform designed to empower retailers with the tools they need to make agile, effective decisions every day.

“We wanted to deliver supply chain improvement results, not just advice. That’s why we turned our expertise into a productized solution that empowers retailers to make data-driven decisions every single day,” says Dr. Yishai Ashlag, founder and CEO of Onebeat.

We turned our expertise into a productized solution that delivers results not just advice. Retailers can now make smarter, data-driven decisions every single day

Dynamic Inventory Management: A New Approach

Onebeat’s transformative approach, known as Dynamic Inventory Management, redefines how retailers handle stock. Unlike traditional systems that rely on outdated, static forecasts, this methodology decouples planning and buying from allocation and replenishment, allowing retailers to make decisions based on live data. Instead of aiming for seasonal predictions, it continuously optimizes inventory based on real-time consumer behavior, sales trends, and stock levels. This shift from rigid, rule-based forecasting to dynamic, data-driven optimization enables retailers to stay ahead of fluctuating market demands.

Onebeat optimizes inventory through five key innovations:

1. Lean Allocation: Prioritizes accuracy with channel- and site-specific predictions, ensuring stock goes where it sells—reducing overstock from the start.

2. Adaptive Target Setting: AI dynamically defines optimal stock levels—no more static forecasts.

3. Smart Replenishment: Evaluates where each unit of inventory will be most productive and reallocates in real time based on demand.

4. Event Preparedness: Automatically adjusts for seasonal surges or key promotional moments.

5. Smart Liquidation: Anticipates stock breaks early and initiates markdowns in a strategic cadence to protect value and maximize margin.

Technology Built for Agility and Efficiency

Onebeat’s real-time, AI-powered platform provides retailers with the agility they need to minimize overstock, reduce stockouts, and boost sell-through rates. Its daily optimization process has consistently demonstrated the power of this approach. Clients have boosted sell-through from 75% to 90%—a transformation that drives both revenue and efficiency.

From a technological standpoint, the company’s multi-tenant cloud architecture is designed to provide maximum scalability, performance, and security. Unlike most cloud providers that create separate environments for each client, Onebeat’s unified system offers greater resilience, ensuring it can accommodate large-scale clients seamlessly. This architecture also enables more efficient resource use and quicker integration, minimizing operational disruption during deployment.

By moving away from traditional rule-based forecasting models and embracing daily, SKU-level optimization, Onebeat enables retailers to make demanddriven decisions that directly impact profitability. The platform’s approach to inventory management facilitates early markdown identification, provides accurate insights into stock health, and continuously adapts to evolving consumer demand.

At its core, Onebeat’s mission is to help retailers unlock the financial potential of real-time inventory optimization. By replacing outdated systems with a scalable, agile, and AI-powered platform, retailers can transform how they manage inventory—enhancing efficiency and boosting revenue, even in today’s unpredictable market landscape.

With Onebeat, inventory isn’t just managed—it becomes a strategic asset.