AI-Powered Supply Chain Planning

Stop guessing.
Start knowing.

AI-powered demand forecasting and inventory optimization, built for African FMCG and retail. Works offline. Speaks M-Pesa.

No credit card required · 14-day free trial

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iQStep
Control Tower
Demand Planning
Inventory
Replenishment
Retail Ops
AI Agents

Revenue

$0.0K

+20.1%

Fill Rate

0.0%

+3.2%

Stockouts

0

-41%

Waste

0.0%

-18%

Demand Forecast — 14 Day

Critical Alerts

Low stock: Unga Flour (3 days)

Demand spike: Cooking Oil +40%

PO-00412 delivery delayed

The Problem

The old way is
breaking.

Traditional supply chains were built for stability. African markets demand agility.

01

Stockouts Kill Sales

Empty shelves mean lost customers. Inconsistent supply and manual ordering lead to frequent stockouts that erode trust and revenue.

Source: IFC, Retail in Sub-Saharan Africa (2023)

02

Waste Eats Margins

Fresh goods spoil when demand is misjudged. Without data-driven planning, retailers overstock perishables and watch profits expire.

Source: FAO, Food Loss and Waste in Sub-Saharan Africa (2023)

How It Works

Watch iQStep
prevent a stockout.

From signal to action in seconds. Even when you're offline.

  • 01Sensor detects stock running low
  • 02AI agent recommends PO with quantity, supplier, timing
  • 03One tap to approve · sent automatically
Stockout AlertToday, 09:32
!

Cooking Oil 5L

Nairobi · 3 days remaining at current velocity

Current

42 cases

Daily velocity

14/day

Lead time

2 days

iQ Agent recommends

Auto-generate PO-00521 to Bidco Africa for 240 cases · KES 480K.

Based on 14-day forecast, current stock, and historical lead time. Will arrive 1 day before stockout.

Sent PO-00521 to Bidco Africa·Expected in 2 days

What used to take a buyer 30 minutes of spreadsheet work and a phone call now happens in three taps.

The Solution

See the future.
Act today.

iQStep transforms raw sales data into actionable demand forecasts. Know what to order and when.

  • Demand Forecasting

    AI learns from your sales patterns, seasonality, and local events

  • Smart Replenishment

    Auto-generate purchase orders based on forecast and stock levels

  • African Market Intelligence

    Built for local holidays, harvest seasons, and multi-currency

  • Offline-First

    Works without internet. Syncs when connected.

Estimate Your Savings

$500K
15%
10%
Monthly Savings
$111K
Annual Savings
$1.3M
Estimated ROI4450x

Based on industry average reduction rates

Features

Built for African markets

Demand Forecasting

AI-powered demand predictions from sales patterns, local events, and seasonal trends.

Smart Replenishment

Automated reorder points, safety stock, and purchase order generation.

Inventory Optimization

Right stock, right place, right time. Minimize waste and stockouts.

AI Diagnostics

Natural language insights that explain trends and recommend actions.

Mobile Money

M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money. Accept payments your way.

Informal Trade

Track dukas, kiosks, and market stalls alongside formal retail.

Infrastructure

Works when others fail

Built for African infrastructure realities, not Western assumptions.

Power Outage

Others go down

Local-first. Your data never leaves your device.

No Internet

Others stuck loading

Works offline. Syncs when connected.

Slow Network

Others timeout

Adaptive loading. Fast on 2G.

Kenya
Nigeria
Ghana
South Africa
Uganda
Tanzania
Currently seeking pilot partners in East Africa

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