DPLAI DemandPlanner vs Flowlity

DPLAI DemandPlanner is a web platform for demand forecasting and supply intelligence aimed at SME distributors, including businesses handling perishable or expiry-sensitive products. It tests forecasting algorithms against sales history and selects a model for each SKU. Forecasts, lead times and service-level targets feed calculations for safety stock, reorder points and order quantities, along with a 12-month buying calendar. Teams can add commercial changes to the statistical forecast, track overrides and lock a consensus plan that updates supply planning. Batch tracking uses lot and MRSL rules to exclude at-risk batches from usable stock. The platform also projects purchasing cash flow 12 months ahead using supplier payment terms. Sales history can be uploaded as a CSV with SKU, date and quantity; the site says no ERP is required. CSV import and export are listed on each software plan. Monthly plans are 99.00 EUR for up to 100 SKUs, 249.00 EUR for up to 500, 499.00 EUR for up to 2,000 and 999.00 EUR for up to 5,000. A free trial is offered, with a live forecast viewable without a credit card.

Flowlity is an AI-powered supply chain forecasting and planning solution for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Its platform covers demand planning, inventory optimization, supply planning, sales and operations planning, and collaborative planning. Probabilistic forecasts are generated at SKU level from a company’s sales history and supply chain data, helping planners account for uncertainty in demand or lead times. Recommendations can factor in minimum order quantities, batch sizes, full truck or container loads, and Incoterms. The AI monitors spikes, anomalies, and stockouts, and corrects outliers with synthetic resampling. Flowlity lists connectors for SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Cegid, Odoo, and Sage, plus API and SFTP data transfers. Flowlity Lite costs €249 a month, supports up to 5,000 SKUs, and relies on CSV uploads rather than native ERP integration. Enterprise pricing depends on SKU count or inventory value and includes a one-time implementation fee. The company says customer data is hosted in Azure data centers in France, isolated by customer, and encrypted in transit and at rest.