Replenishment recommendation in convenience stores

A field implementation in convenience stores shows that a basic replenishment recommendation system improves service levels and substantially reduces managers' ordering time without increasing inventory. Managerial overrides complement the algorithm, especially for fast- and slow-moving products.

Meng Li, Shuming Wang, Liang Xu (2026). Replenishment recommendation in convenience stores. Production and Operations Management 35(3), 1095–1112.