Sysco Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization Across 74 Locations

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Sysco Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization Across 74 Locations

Case study of Sysco's use of Manhattan replenishment and demand forecasting to manage inventory across 74 U.S. distribution centers.

Published

June 4, 2026

Read time

3 min read

Source

Manhattan Associates

Sysco implemented Manhattan Associates Inventory Optimization to handle demand forecasting and replenishment for 400,000 SKUs across 74 Broadline and redistribution centers. The system supports multi-echelon planning by generating SKU-level forecasts at operating companies and rolling up projected orders to RDCs. It enables flexible product flows from suppliers to RDCs or directly to forward warehouses while balancing service levels against working capital.

Key takeaways

Multi-echelon forecasting at operating companies with order roll-up to RDCs

Flexible routing of product from suppliers to RDCs or direct to operating companies

Service-level targets by SKU and location drive safety stock calculations

Buyer efficiency improved with PO placement completed by noon

Reduced aged and obsolete inventory while improving inventory DSO

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