LEONI Reduces Inventory via Collaborative Managed Inventory

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LEONI Reduces Inventory via Collaborative Managed Inventory

Case study shows how LEONI used Infor Supplier Exchange to implement Collaborative Managed Inventory, gaining real-time visibility and cutting stock levels across global sites.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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LEONI replaced its legacy supplier management system with Infor Supplier Exchange to support Collaborative Managed Inventory (CMI). The solution shares real-time inventory, consumption, and forecast data with 4,000+ suppliers, enabling continuous replenishment and automatic stock-limit adjustments. Results include double-digit inventory reductions at multiple plants and smoother supplier communication without added workload.

Key takeaways

CMI model shares planning responsibility between LEONI and suppliers using real-time demand signals

Web portal replaced expensive EDI for 4,000 non-EDI suppliers while VDA 4915 schedules served EDI partners

Stock limits auto-adjust based on consumption history and weekly ERP forecasts

80-85% of material volume now managed through Supplier Exchange across five countries

Double-digit inventory reductions achieved with reduced administrative burden for both parties

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