Stockout at one branch, surplus at another
A requested item runs out at one branch while surplus exists at another, with no prior visibility to enable a transfer.
02 — Multiple branches, thousands of SKUs, and a shelf that can't afford to be empty
"The system says the item is in stock, but the customer sees an empty shelf."
Put the right inventory in the right branch before stockouts or surplus turn into losses
Organizations in this sector don't need a new system that duplicates what ERP or WMS already do. They need a view that links what's happening today with what could happen tomorrow, and surfaces risks before they turn into stockouts, disruptions, waste, or an unmet commitment.
Keeper Sector RadarSector signals
Empty-shelf items23while the system shows stock
Discrepancies needing a count41focused list
Sales at riskSAR 74Kweekly example
Empty-shelf items
23
Discrepancies needing a count
41
Sales at risk
SAR 74K
Priority isn't just the highest number.
Keeper ranks signals by their impact on today's sales, and by which branch is able to cover them.
01 — Where profitability leaks
Who this page is for, and where the leaks appear.
Supermarket, pharmacy, fashion, electronics, furniture, and specialty store chains — especially organizations with multiple branches, warehouses, and channels. The aggregate number can hide a large local problem.
Reordering that misses behavior shifts
A fixed automatic reorder rule that doesn't reflect changes in behavior, a promotion, or an occasion.
An assortment unsuited to the location
Stock piles up in items that don't fit the location or season, while sales opportunities for other items are lost.
Lost demand that doesn't show in the numbers
Relying on recorded sales alone without detecting demand lost to a shelf-out.
Late markdowns
Markdowns arrive after stock has already lost a large part of its margin.
Recurring emergency transfers
Stock moved on an emergency, recurring basis because of weak advance visibility between branches.
On top of your existing systems
What does Keeper add on top of your existing systems?
ERP and WMS systems record transactions accurately, but they typically show each domain within its own boundaries: inventory in one report, purchasing in another, sales on a different screen. Keeper doesn't replace these systems; it links context across them, surfaces exceptions early, compares handling options, and ranks decisions by their financial and operational impact.
| Question | Your current system | With Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Branch stock balance | A number recorded in the system | Compared against sales behavior to flag cases likely to be inaccurate |
| Stockouts | Appear after the item actually runs out | Anticipated several days in advance |
| Surplus at another branch | Requires manual search and comparison | A transfer is suggested before any new purchase |
| Promotions | Sales are simply recorded as-is | Promotion effect is separated from baseline demand |
| Reordering | Relies on a fixed threshold | Accounts for expected demand, in-transit stock, lead time, and promotions |
Keeper starts with a read-only connection by default. Draft creation, transactions, or messages can be enabled through defined integrations, permissions, and approval paths agreed with the company. Keeper does not execute any action beyond delegated, recorded boundaries.
Your team in this sector
Agents covering the sector's biggest risks — by name and function.
From the Keeper team, these agents carry the greatest load in this sector. See the full team ←
01
Inventory Movement Agent
Detects stagnant items on the shelf and in the warehouse, and turns it into a recommendation: markdown, transfer, or discontinue.
02
Demand Forecasting Agent
Forecasts each branch's demand ahead of Ramadan and promotions based on that branch's own history, not a general average.
04
Inventory Count Agent
Compares POS sales against book inventory and flags discrepancies early, branch by branch.
06
Execution Agent
Prepares draft replenishment and inter-branch redistribution orders for the operations manager's approval.
02 — Sector signals
What data does Keeper need to see?
Integration starts with read-only access and doesn't require replacing your system. It needs to link POS sales to inventory at each branch to reveal the gap.
Branch inventory
Available and reserved balances at every branch and warehouse.
POS sales
Sales by item, branch, and channel, along with returns.
Shelf availability
Distinguishing shelf-out from a full store-level stockout.
Inter-branch transfers
Open orders and internal transfer movement between locations.
Assortment & planograms
Approved items per location and the shelf space allotted to them.
Promotions & pricing
Campaign start and end, price, and promotional placement.
03 — How it works
From sector signals to an understandable decision.
Priority differs between a shelf-out with a visible balance and an actual stock shortage. Each recommendation distinguishes between the two before proposing an action.
Distinguishes shelf-out from store-out
Links balance, movement, prior periods, and substitutes to determine whether the cause is supply-side or in-store execution.
Suggests a transfer before a purchase
Identifies where a transferable surplus exists and where a shortage is expected, weighing sale value, margin, and transfer cost before recommending.
Improves replenishment
Accounts for expected demand, in-transit stock, supplier lead time, local assortment, and promotions instead of relying on a fixed threshold.
Manages slow-moving and stagnant stock early
Detects items whose performance is declining and suggests transfer, order adjustment, or commercial handling before a late markdown.
04 — A window into the product
What the output looks like to the team.
We don't just show a chart — we show a single position: which branch is out of stock, which branch is overstocked, and what a transfer costs versus a purchase — pending your approval.
Illustrative operational example — data explaining the shape of the output, not customer results
Potential shelf gap — Dhahran branch
System balance36 units
90-minute salesZero — despite available stock
Last receiptYesterday, 7:20 PM
Discrepancy likelihoodHigh, requires verification
Why?
The item usually sells around 7 units per hour, but no sales have been recorded since the branch opened despite the system showing stock. Priority: verify the shelf and backroom before issuing any purchase order.
The item usually sells around 7 units per hour, but no sales have been recorded since the branch opened despite the system showing stock. Priority: verify the shelf and backroom before issuing any purchase order.
Every recommendation is linked to its data source, last update time, assumptions, and confidence range.
05 — Recurring actions
Three situations that recur in your sector, each with a ready action.
Situations that recur in every retail chain: an empty shelf with a system that says it's full, and a promotion that suddenly changed demand — each with a ready action.
An alert when sales stop unreasonably while stock is still recorded, for your team to verify.
Transfers an item from a slow-moving branch to one at risk of stocking out, before purchasing.
Suggests a markdown percentage and timing based on remaining shelf life and sales velocity, within the approved margin policy.
06 — Measuring success
The metrics that should improve.
Metric selection differs by sector. Success is measured by shelf availability, stock accuracy, and reduced loss, with the calculation method made clear.
On-Shelf Availability (OSA)01
Inventory record accuracy02
Estimated lost sales03
Waste and expiry04
Inter-branch transfer rate05
Per-branch forecast accuracy06
07 — Clear boundaries
What we say precisely, and what we don't claim.
Showing our limits builds trust: Keeper relies on the quality of its sources, and preserves human approval for sensitive decisions.
We don't conflate the shelf with the warehouse
Each type of shortage has a different action.
Targeted counting, not blanket counting
The system identifies where counting is most useful.
The signal requires verification
Cases with a potentially inaccurate balance are surfaced for review, not as final fact.
Markdowns under the customer's policy
Limits, margin, and permissions are set by your team.
08 — Sector references
The bodies and regulations your sector operates under.
Direct links to the standard-setters in your field. Once live, Keeper is calibrated to your policies and the reality of your operations.
09 — Other sectors
The same team, in a different sector's language.
Core capabilities are shared, but signals, priorities, and decision actions change fundamentally.
A fair comparison
Where Keeper stands versus global platforms.
| Aspect | Keeper | Global platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Position of the solution | An intelligence and operations layer on top of existing systems | Broad planning and execution platforms, varying by vendor |
| Starting point | A focused, sector-specific use case | A specific module or a broader transformation program |
| Localization | Arabic experience, Saudi context, and local support | Localization level varies by platform and partner |
| Implementation | Fully operational within two weeks after data and agreed integrations are complete | Varies by scope, data, and integration |
| Pricing | Clear packages with defined additional scopes | Often custom pricing |
| Core advantage | Proximity, flexibility, local context, and decision linkage | Global breadth and depth of enterprise functionality |
Before you ask
Sector questions — with straightforward answers.
Does Keeper replace our ERP or WMS?
No. Keeper is an intelligence layer that runs on top of your existing systems. Your operational systems keep managing transactions and execution, while Keeper links their data, surfaces risks, and proposes decisions.
Do we need perfect data before starting?
No. Not all data needs to be perfect. Available sources and fields are assessed, what's sufficient for priority use cases is identified, and quality gaps that could affect analysis are made visible.
Are the recommendations fully automated?
That depends on your organization's policy. A recommendation can be shown for review only, routed through an approval path, or executed through agreed integrations and permissions.
Can the system be configured to our rules?
Yes. Inventory policies, critical items, service levels, constraints, user approvals, and other business rules specific to your organization are all accounted for.