ProLaris

ProLaris by Progressive Labs is a supply chain management software solution that aims to optimize inventory levels, improve production efficiency, and enhance overall supply chain performance. According to the vendor, ProLaris is suitable for businesses of various sizes, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. It caters to professions and industries such as manufacturing companies, retailers, wholesale distributors, e-commerce businesses, and supply chain professionals.

Key Features

Dynamic Buffer Management: According to the vendor, ProLaris utilizes real-time Dynamic Buffer Management (DBM) to optimize inventory levels and production efficiency while protecting against shortages. It reacts to real market demand, adjusts buffer sizes accordingly, and provides visibility of daily product performance.

Full synchronization between production/purchasing and real demand: The vendor states that ProLaris enables a smooth flow of goods across the manufacturing floor and supply chain by connecting bill of materials (BOM) to real demand. It eliminates the need for rescheduling, supports end-to-end supply chain processes, and includes advanced dynamic demand sensing.

Increased sales (significantly less/No stock-outs): ProLaris aims to prevent stock-outs by maintaining the right inventory levels, improving customer satisfaction, and increasing product availability and on-time delivery. According to the vendor, it reduces the need for costly initiatives and increases inventory turns, resulting in more sales with lower overall inventories.

Reduced inventory and exposed cash: ProLaris helps businesses accurately determine the right inventory levels based on real-time demand, reducing inventory levels and freeing up cash tied up in excess inventory. According to the vendor, it minimizes the risk of obsolete products and reduces operating expenses.

Reveal excess production capacity: ProLaris identifies and exposes excess production capacity, potentially leading to cost savings on new investments. It aims to enable faster response to market demands, special campaigns, and provides better control in engineering and procurement processes.

Extremely better visualization: The vendor claims that ProLaris offers a comprehensive and intuitive visualization of complex supply chain networks. It aims to facilitate decision-making by providing critical information in a clear and accessible manner. According to the vendor, it supports the expansion of SKU's at the customer, thanks to the reduction in required inventory levels.

Potential to expand the breadth of SKU's at the customer: ProLaris aims to enable companies to increase the variety of products offered to customers. According to the vendor, it allows for a wider range of SKU's without sacrificing efficiency, meeting customer demands for more options and customization.

Reduced expedited shipments and cross-shipping: By accurately predicting demand and maintaining optimal inventory levels, ProLaris aims to minimize the need for expedited shipments and reduce the costs associated with cross-shipping products between locations. According to the vendor, it improves overall supply chain efficiency and reduces transportation expenses.

Reduce overtime and over time: ProLaris optimizes production schedules to minimize the need for overtime work, potentially reducing labor costs and improving workforce productivity. According to the vendor, it aims to help maintain a healthy work-life balance for employees.

Better control in engineering and procurement processes: ProLaris aims to provide better control and coordination between engineering and procurement activities, ensuring alignment with real market demand. According to the vendor, it optimizes resource allocation and aims to reduce waste in these critical processes.