Customers and Analysts Recognize ToolsGroup as a Supply Chain and Retail Planning Leader
Check out some of our most recent accolades and discover why so many companies turn to ToolsGroup for better, faster supply chain decision making.
ToolsGroup Named Leader in Five G2 Categories for Winter 2024
January 2024 – ToolsGroup is proud to be recognized as a Leader in five separate G2 Winter 2024 reports. Across all report categories, less than 4% of products and services earn Leader recognition. According to G2, “Despite our expansive report distribution, only the crème de la crème earn the honor of a Leader or High Performer badge within these reports.”
“We believe the greatest measure of success is a profitable customer who can achieve efficiency gains and deliver premier service despite market volatility,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “That’s why we’re honored that so many companies have publicly shared their experience as ToolsGroup customers. The overwhelmingly positive feedback is indicative of the power of our AI-driven supply chain solutions, the expertise of our teams, and the value of our partnerships. We are grateful to collaborate with so many forward-thinking brands, providing the quantum analytics, innovation, and expertise to help them achieve their business goals.”
Read the press release HERE.
See ToolsGroup’s G2 reviews HERE.
ToolsGroup Named the Technology Leader in SPARK Matrix for Retail Assortment and Management Applications
January 2024 – ToolsGroup is proud to announce it has been named a technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Retail Assortment and Management Applications by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS).
This is the fourth consecutive SPARK Matrix in which ToolsGroup has been featured. The company was named a technology leader in Intelligent Retail Pricing & Promotion Optimization and Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization. It also achieved the primary leadership position in the Retail Forecasting and Replenishment matrix.
“We’re excited to be leading the charge in the application of AI in the retail planning space, and we’re proud to be recognized for these efforts,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “Our greatest satisfaction, however, comes from working alongside our customers to achieve real-world benefits with these innovations. With responsive AI and real-time insights, we’re building the future of supply chain and retail planning – one typified by customer-centric processes that reduce waste for better business performance and greater sustainability.”
Read the press release HERE.
ToolsGroup Named Major Player in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Merchandise Operations Management Solutions
January 2024 – After a thorough evaluation of the strategies and capabilities of ToolsGroup, IDC has positioned the company in the Major Players category in this 2023 IDC MarketScape for worldwide retail merchandise operations management solutions.
Vendors to be considered for evaluation in this 2023 IDC MarketScape for worldwide retail merchandise operations management solutions must comply with the following inclusion requirements:
- Deliver an established (known client base) enterprise-grade merchandise operations management solution with multiple retail clients with annual revenue of at least $100 million.
- Support tier-1 retailer merchandising operations at a global scale across ecommerce, store, and other channels.
- Be an established software vendor with a prominent/visible market presence.
- Own or license intellectual property for merchandise orchestration, which may be standalone, integrated as a suite, or integrated with third-party merchandising components.
ToolsGroup was recognized for offering higher value at lower costs and for providing well developed data hierarchies across products and organizational structures.
ToolsGroup Named the Technology Leader in SPARK Matrix for Intelligent Retail Pricing and Promotion Optimization
December 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been named a technology leader in the in the SPARK Matrix™️ analysis of Intelligent Retail Pricing and Promotion Optimization (IRP&PO) by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS).
According to Saad F. Shaikh, Analyst at Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, “ToolsGroup’s comprehensive retail pricing solutions utilize advanced analytics to provide retailers with a holistic view of pricing and markdown strategies and assist retailers in managing and automating pricing throughout the product lifecycle. ToolsGroup’s AI-driven engine analyzes complex data at granular levels such as the combination of customer, product, location, and price point, in real-time to generate accurate demand forecasts and provide optimal price recommendations to retailers that maximize revenue. Furthermore, the company’s solutions provide a centralized space to plan promotional activities and execute effective promotions that maximize ROI.”
Read the press release HERE.
Download the report HERE.
ToolsGroup Named the Technology Leader in SPARK Matrix for Retail Forecasting and Replenishment
NOVEMBER 2023 – The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™: Retail Forecasting & Replenishment (RF&R), Q4, 2023 includes a detailed analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. The study provides competitive analysis and ranking of the leading Retail Forecasting and replenishment (RF&R) vendors in the form of its SPARK Matrix.
According to Avinash Singh, Analyst at Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, “ToolsGroup has been placed as the leader in the SPARK Matrix: Retail Forecasting and Replenishment, owing to its comprehensive and innovative RF&R solutions, a compelling vision and roadmap, an extensive RF&R vendor ecosystem, year-on-year growth, and comprehensive product offerings with in-depth domain experience.”
Download the full report HERE.
Read the press release HERE.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award – Winner Inna Kuznetsova, ToolsGroup CEO
SEPTEMBER 2023 – Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive have announced the winners of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award, which honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. This is the third consecutive year Kuznetsova has been recognized for this award.
“I’m honored to be recognized among so many distinguished women leaders in supply chain,” said Kuznetsova. “Modern leadership should foster collaboration and creativity, helping individuals realize their full potential while participating in a greater mission. At ToolsGroup, that mission is to make supply chain a force for good. I’m proud to be part of a team and an organization that embodies these values, driving customer-centric innovations and helping companies navigate supply chain uncertainty.”
Read the press release HERE.
Read the Q&A with Inna Kuznetsova for her latest insights on AI, innovation, 2024 supply chain trends, and women in supply chain HERE.
Technology Leader in 2023 SPARK Matrix™ for Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization
SEPTEMBER 2023 – For the second year in a row, ToolsGroup has been named a leader in the SPARK Matrix from Quadrant Knowledge Solutions. The study analyzes and ranks leading service providers within the field of global supply chain inventory optimization.
According to Kumar Anand, Analyst at Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, “ToolsGroup’s advanced algorithms, AI machine learning capabilities, and demand forecasting tools empower organizations to not only optimize inventory levels but also enhance overall operational efficiency. ToolsGroup’s commitment to delivering actionable insights and tangible value to their clients makes them a formidable force in the realm of inventory optimization, paving the way for smarter, data-driven supply chain strategies.”
“ToolsGroup is proud to be recognized by Quadrant Solutions as a leader in inventory optimization for the second year in a row,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “Our AI-driven solution leverages a probabilistic model providing the highest accuracy of forecasts. We’re honored to partner with over 400 customers, transforming the supply chain into a force for good around the globe through innovative, sustainable planning and execution practices.”
Read the press release here.
Download the report here.
Microsoft Best ISV Partner Award 2023
JULY 2023 – ToolsGroup has been awarded Microsoft’s Best Independent Software Vendor Partner Award for the third year in a row in recognition of its deep supply chain planning expertise, data-driven approach, and cloud-based solutions for retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.
“ToolsGroup’s continuous commitment in the retail world to support the digitization of companies represents the key element of the company’s success, which again this year earned the Best ISV Partner award. For Microsoft, working alongside companies committed day after day to digitize a key sector such as retail – even addressing contingent challenges related to the supply chain – marks our commitment to support the digital growth of the Italian production fabric,” said Sara Anselmi, Global Partner Solutions Lead, Microsoft Italy.
Read the press release here.
Gartner® Midmarket Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning
JULY 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been named among ten Notable Vendors included in Gartner’s Midmarket Context: Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions (July 2023).
“We’re excited to be recognized by Gartner,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “Supply chain leaders recognize the importance of automation and usability when skilled resources are scarce, as well as the business resilience linked to our unique probabilistic planning approach. ToolsGroup helps supply chain teams make better, faster decisions and provides the power to pivot and adapt successfully to disruptions and volatility.”
Read the press release here.
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FeaturedCustomers 2023 Top 1000 B2B Software Award
JULY 2023 – This is the fourth award ToolsGroup has received from FeaturedCustomers, having also earned the 2023 Market Leader in Demand Forecasting Software award as well as being named a 2023 Top Rated Software and Hot 100 Vendor. The Top 1000 award is presented to companies who saw a significant increase in the number of visitors ranking their content for applicability and helpfulness. ToolsGroup won this award by increasing its ratings ~150%, proving that our customers’ success stories are resonating with a growing audience and effectively communicating the benefits of our AI-driven supply chain planning solutions.
See ToolsGroup’s listing on FeaturedCustomers here.
Gartner Peer Insights – Customer First Badge
June 2023 – Our customers helped ToolsGroup earn Gartner Peer Insights’ Customer First badge with over 100 reviews. Based on feedback from our customers and partners, we have one of the highest in the category rating of 4.5 Stars. Thank you to our customers and partners from across the supply chain industry! From Day One, our focus has been on developing and delivering the best supply chain solutions on the market. We’re thrilled that so many companies have benefited from our AI-powered capabilities, and we’re grateful to have so many enthusiastic and knowledgeable customers around the globe. We truly appreciate and value your partnership.
See ToolsGroup’s reviews here.
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G2 “Users Love Us” and “High Performer Spring 2023” Badges
June 2023 – ToolsGroup earned G2’s Users Love Us badge, which is earned after collecting 20 reviews with an average rating of 4.0+ stars. Thanks to our customers and their reviews for helping ToolsGroup achieve one of the highest ratings in our category!
MARCH 2023 – ToolsGroup earned a Higher Performer badge in G2’s Demand Planning Grid® – G2’s scoring criteria is that products shown on the Grid® for Demand Planning have received a minimum of 10 reviews/ratings in data gathered by March 07, 2023. Products are ranked by customer satisfaction (based on user reviews) and market presence (based on market share, seller size, and social impact) and placed into four categories on the Grid®:
- High Performing products have high customer Satisfaction scores and lower Market Presence compared to the rest of the category.
- High Performers include: Solvoyo, StockIQ, Avercast, Alloy.ai, ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+, and FashionBoard – Demand Planning
See ToolsGroup’s G2 reviews here.
FeaturedCustomers 2023 Market Leader in Demand Forecasting Software
MAY 2023 – FeaturedCustomers has named ToolsGroup a Market Leader in the Demand Forecasting Software category in its Spring 2023 Customer Success Report. The Market Leader designation is awarded to vendors with substantial customer base, market share, and enough customer success content to validate their vision. ToolsGroup has also been named a FeaturedCustomers 2023 Top Rated Software and Hot 100 Vendor.
“We’re thrilled to be recognized by FeaturedCustomers as a market leader in Demand Forecasting, and grateful that our customers have enthusiastically shared their wonderful experiences using our AI-powered probabilistic forecasting solution,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “At ToolsGroup we are dedicated to helping companies optimize their supply chain performance, and it is very gratifying to be recognized as a market leader based on the opinions that matter most – those of our customers.”
Read the press release here.
See ToolsGroup’s listing on FeaturedCustomers here.
The full report, along with ToolsGroup’s profile, is available for you to download here.
Inbound Logistics Top 100 2023
April 2023 – Every April for the past 25 years, Inbound Logistics editors have selected 100 logistics technology companies that enable logistics and supply chain excellence. ToolsGroup was recognized for leading the way in 2023 and positioning enterprises to scale and grow. ToolsGroup excels at providing solutions that drive supply chain excellence and answer IL readers’ needs for simplicity, ROI, and frictionless implementation. Inbound Logistics is proud to honor ToolsGroup for continuing to offer readers solutions that optimize logistics and supply chain excellence and drive enterprise performance.
We are proud to be one of the top 100 again for 2023!
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Inbound Logistics is the pioneering magazine empowering demand-driven enterprises. IL’s educational mission is to guide businesses to efficiently manage logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and neutralize transportation cost increases by aligning supply to demand and adjusting enterprise functions to support that paradigm shift. More information about demand-driven enterprise practices is available at www.inboundlogistics.com
IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Supply Chain Inventory Optimization 2022 Vendor Assessment
Sep 2022 – This IDC study uses the IDC MarketScape model to provide an assessment of a number of providers participating in the worldwide supply chain inventory optimization market. The IDC MarketScape is an evaluation based on a comprehensive framework and a set of parameters that assesses providers relative to one another and to those factors expected to be most conducive to success in a given market during both the short term and the long term.
ToolsGroup was named a leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Supply Chain Inventory Optimization, as well as Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Demand Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment.
“We are proud to be recognized by the IDC MarketScape as a Leader in the inventory optimization report,” said ToolsGroup CEO Inna Kuznetsova. “We leverage AI to make the supply chain the force for good–sustainable and efficient, and creating differentiation for our customers amid continuously disrupted demand and supply. Today more than ever manufacturers, distributors, and retailers need to improve their ability to sense and respond to demand changes to fulfill their promise to their customers–and we are honored to be a part of their journey.”
Read the press release here.
Access the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Inventory Optimization Vendor Assessment, Sep 2022 – Doc # US49568517
Access the IDC Marketscape: Worldwide Supply Chain Demand Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment, Sep 2022 – Doc # US47619722
Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2022 Women in Supply Chain Award – Winner Inna Kuznetsova, ToolsGroup CEO
SEPTEMBER 2022 – The Women in Supply Chain award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. This year’s list includes individuals from software and service providers, consultancies and academia, trucking and transportation firms, professional development agencies, sourcing and procurement divisions, and more, all who have helped supply chain clients and the supply chain community at large prepare to meet many of today’s—and tomorrow’s—challenges.
“I’m delighted to be recognized along with so many other impressive women leaders,” said Kuznetsova. “Many skills and perspectives are needed to lead a company and I am proud to be part of a diverse team helping companies build intelligent, dynamic supply chains anticipating changes in customer demand and responding fast to external disruption.”
Read the press release here.
Leader in Quadrant Solutions SPARK Matrix™ for Supply Chain Inventory Optimization
AUGUST 2022 – Quadrant Knowledge Solutions conducted an in-depth analysis of the Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization solutions vendors by evaluating their products, market presence, and value proposition. ToolsGroup was named a Leader, thanks to its self-adaptive demand and inventory models that define the optimal mix of inventory across the multi-echelon supply chain to achieve aggressive service level targets while right-sizing inventory.
“ToolsGroup is proud to be recognized by Quadrant Solutions as a leader in inventory optimization,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “Amid continuous disruption and fast-changing consumer demand, inventory agility is crucial. Our fundamentally different approach helps companies optimize for uncertainty, maximize service levels while achieving healthy inventory levels, and free up working capital.”
Read the press release here.
Access the report here.
Microsoft Best ISV Partner Award
JULY 22, 2022 – Each year, Microsoft presents the MS Partner Awards to partners who have excelled throughout the year, both in results and collaboration with Microsoft. Microsoft also awarded ToolsGroup a Digital Transformation Champ Award for the category Cloud for Industries.
ToolsGroup has been awarded Microsoft Italy’s Best Independent Software Vendor Partner Award for the second year in a row. ToolsGroup won the award for its deep supply chain planning expertise and cloud-based solutions for retail, manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods, aftermarket parts, and telecom industries.
“We are proud to receive this award for the second year in a row,” said ToolsGroup VP of Business Development Francesco Stolfo. “The Microsoft Best ISV Award is confirmation of the value we generate in the market with our AI-powered retail and supply chain planning solutions. Our ambition is to help an ever-widening range of companies to become more agile to better manage supply chain complexity and disruption.”
Read the press release here.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive “Pros to Know” 2022 – Winners Robert Kaufholz and Mauro Adorno
MARCH 2022 – The award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. It honors and celebrates those supply chain professionals who work tirelessly to support team-members, improve products, and keep goods moving through the supply chain as seamlessly as possible.
“In the midst of the pandemic and other events that remind us uncertainty is a constant, Rob and Mauro have shown their mettle,” said ToolsGroup Co-founder, Joseph Shamir. “They’ve inspired their teams with their persistent drive to deliver excellence and helped our customers keep service levels high despite demand and supply irregularities. As a result, our customers see us not as a vendor, but as a true partner in the management and improvement of their supply chains.”
Read the press release here.
See bios here.
Retail CIO Radar 2022 Supply Chain Leader
JANUARY 2022 – ToolsGroup has been recognized by Retail Today magazine as a leader in the Supply Chain category in Retail CIO Radar 2022, a first-of-its kind annual list of most innovative and transformative retail technology solution providers.
Retail Today’s editorial team has analyzed the universe of Retail solutions in 16 categories—scanning nearly 7000 applicants and nominees. Based on the solutions innovative and transformative capabilities, industry significance of the problem being solved, track record of clientele, proprietary mosaic scores, team strength and competency, leadership in the industry, market share and competitive landscape, a panel of industry experts, analysts and Retail Today Editorial board has chosen ToolsGroup to be part of the prestigious ‘Retail CIO Radar 2022.’
Read the press release here.
Three ToolsGroup Customers Receive Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Women in Supply Chain Award
SEPTEMBER 2021 – ToolsGroup customers Sarah Voorhees, Senior Director of Demand and Supply Planning at American Tire Distributors (ATD); Michela Vesta, Supply Chain Project Manager Officer at RAJA Italia (RAJA Group); and Nancy Triplett, Director of Supply Chain at TireHub, were winners of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Women in Supply Chain award.
The Women in Supply Chain award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. This year’s list includes individuals from software and service providers, consultancies and academia, trucking and transportation firms, professional development agencies, sourcing and procurement divisions, and more, all who have helped supply chain clients and the supply chain community at large prepare to meet many of today’s—and tomorrow’s—challenges.
Read the press release here.
Read the press release about ATD’s presentation at Gartner Symposium here.
Watch RAJA’s customer story here.
Watch TireHub’s supply chain transformation testimonial here.
Customer Polaris Named Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Top Supply Chain Project with ToolsGroup
JUNE 2021 – Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, selected Polaris to receive a “Top Supply Chain Projects Award for 2021” for its project with ToolsGroup. The Top Supply Chain Projects (formerly known as SDCE 100) spotlights successful and innovative transformation projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across a range of supply chain functions. These projects show how supply chain solution and service providers help their customers and clients achieve supply chain excellence and prepare their supply chains for success.
Read the press release here.
Read the Polaris customer story here.
Nucleus Supply Chain Planning Technology Value Matrix 2021 – Leader
MARCH 2021 – With external disruptions causing chaos for regular enterprise activities in 2020, robust supply chain planning solutions stormed into the tech world limelight and became must-have software tools in short order. Thanks to its service-driven planning that helps customers make the most efficient use of inventory, ToolsGroup has been named a leader in the Nucleus Research SCP Technology Value Matrix 2021.
“ToolsGroup is proud to be recognized by Nucleus as a leader in supply chain planning,” said David Barton, ToolsGroup’s Global Chief Revenue Officer. “Our service-driven supply chain planning enables our customers to make the most efficient use of inventory in fulfilling their customer orders. Companies that invest in the type of service level optimization we deliver are more resilient during times of crisis, serve their customers more effectively, and provide the highest returns to their shareholders.”
Read the press release here.
Access the report here.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive “Pros to Know” 2021 – Winners Michael Haiber and Stefano Novati
MARCH 2021 – ToolsGroup Pre-Sales & Alliance Director for Europe, Michael Haiber, and Vice President of Professional Services, Stefano Novati, were both named 2021 “Pros to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. This award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chains for competitive advantage.
“In a world that rarely plays by the rules, Michael and Stefano embody ToolsGroup’s relentless focus on delivering value to customers,” said ToolsGroup Co-founder, Joseph Shamir. “Starting from pre-implementation we align on target key performance indicator (KPI) levels and benchmark progress to accelerate time to value. Because our customers around the globe can meet or exceed their service level requirements while minimizing inventory, they’re ready for whatever tomorrow brings.”
Read the press release here.
Microsoft’s Best ISV Solution Innovation Award
JULY 2020 – Each year, Microsoft presents the MS Partner Awards to partners who have excelled throughout the year, both in results and collaboration with Microsoft. ToolsGroup won the award, presented by Microsoft Italia, for the dizzying growth of its global partnership activity in a short time, and its close collaboration with Microsoft Corporation in the development of new solutions for the democratization of supply chain planning in the cloud.
“We are honored to receive this important recognition in a truly exceptional year where planning with traditional methods is impossible,” said Francesco Stolfo, ToolsGroup VP of Business Development. “ToolsGroup’s mission is to help our customers be ready for anything, and Microsoft’s recognition of our ability to add innovation, value, and efficiency across the supply chain make us extremely proud.”
Read the press release here.
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