Intelligence insights: Canada’s Cara & Co deploys Inventory Planner by Sage technology

North American bead and crafting retailer, Cara & Co, is adopting Inventory Planner by Sage for smarter seasonal forecasting.

In the years since the e-store launched from a basement in 2013, Cara & Co has experienced significant growth.

To coincide with its increasing order volume and the opening of a new HQ and warehouse space, the brand looked to also upgrade its inventory planning intelligence.

Inventory Planner provides real-time inventory planning and automated, integrated demand forecasting software for e-commerce stores.

In opting the tech, Cara & Co says that it has gained access to its full range of data fuelled inventory planning intelligence - including full inventory visibility, intuitive reporting, sales forecasting capability and purchasing recommendations.

“We are thrilled with the capabilities that Inventory Planner brings to our company,” says Co-Founder and President Cara Overduin.

“From predictive ordering, sales analytics and automated work flow options, this inventory planning system will help us meet our company vision to provide our customers with the best product, at the fastest service and with smart stock that supports demand and seasonality.”

“Specifically managing our craft kit stock through the assembly and bundle capabilities of Inventory Planner has been a lifesaver! Inventory Planner has given us a solid foundation for taking our company to the next stage of growth.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Cara & Co to the world of Inventory Planner,” says Justin Press, SVP Customer Success at Inventory Planner.

“With Inventory Planner, Cara & Co will get the intelligent insights they need to create a slick, profitable inventory mix.”

“The purchasing recommendations will even indicate when they’re running low on single elements of bundles and kits, which is perfect for their DIY beading kits. We’re excited to be a part of the team’s next chapter.”