To consistently allocate the right product, at the right store, at the right time, in the right quantity, while operating within real-world constraints, retailers need a holistic view of how inventory decisions are actually made.
We analyze you planning processes to identify exactly where value is being lost.
We build your team’s capability so improvements stick long after our engagement ends.
We support retailers during system selection by clarifying needs, challenging assumptions, and helping teams ask the right question.
• Apply a holistic view of inventory to identify the true drivers of inefficiencies across data, processes, systems, and people
• Find the root cause of forecast inefficiency within forecast model, lost sales, season and promotion
• In-depth knowledge of omnichannel inventory allocation and the dynamic of high-impact events such as Black Friday
• Independent of any vendor or platform
• Work with technology providers to customize their solutions to retailers’ requirements
Build or upskill analytics and planning teams to:
• Interpret data
• Translate executive vision into system configuration
• Adapt to evolving strategies and environment
• Balance operational efficiency with brand and merchandising intent
• Expertise in seasonality, impact of promotions, sizes and store-level differentiation
"MontWave Consulting has been instrumental in transforming our Forecasting and Inventory Allocation. Over eight years, Helia optimized our omni-channel inventory allocation, cutting store-picked units for online orders by 50% and halving online delivery lead times. She also improved forecasting accuracy up to 40% across multiple product categories, boosting process efficiency at our distribution center and stores, particularly during Black Friday and holiday shopping, while significantly enhancing customer satisfaction."
"Partnering with MontWave Consulting has been a game-changer for our Inventory allocation team. Helia's expertise in data analytics and operations has transformed our understanding of our ERP and the strategies we set up to support our stores across US and Canada. She has been instrumental in training our allocation team and supporting critical vendor meetings to customize our ERP system to fit our unique business needs. Her collaborative and hands-on approach has provided immense value in just a few months, and we are excited about continuing our work with her and achieving even greater success."
Answers to common questions from operations and supply chain leaders
MontWave works best with mid-to-large retailers that take a long-term view of inventory performance and are willing to address root causes, not just symptoms. These organizations value improving how decisions are made across systems, processes, and teams, and see capability-building as part of sustainable results.
For smaller organizations, MontWave offers focused analytics and upskilling engagements designed to support growth efficiently.
Organizations looking primarily for quick fixes or narrowly defined solutions may not see the same level of impact. MontWave’s approach is most effective where there is openness to collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
I work with your existing systems first. Most inventory challenges are caused by misalignment, configuration, or usage, not by the technology itself. Technology replacement is only considered when analysis clearly shows that current tools cannot support your business requirements.
Technology maturity is not a prerequisite. In fact, many engagements start in Excel-heavy environments. My role is to help you make smarter inventory decisions first, then determine what level of technology, and configuration, actually supports your business needs, rather than introducing tools before clarity exists.
MontWave is independent and technology-agnostic. We don’t sell software, implementation services, or long-term consulting programs. Our focus is on helping retailers align strategy, systems, and execution through practical, data-informed decision-making, without creating dependency.
