by MILAN – ToolsGroup, a leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, has partnered with Natuzzi, the iconic Italian furniture brand celebrated worldwide for craftsmanship, innovative design and premium home furnishings.
This collaboration marks a major step in Natuzzi’s digital transformation, modernizing and automating its supply chain planning for both Raw Materials and Finished Goods. The initiative aims to shift Natuzzi from reactive processes to proactive, demand-driven decision-making, ensuring optimized inventory, enhanced service levels and full visibility across its global operations.
As part of the partnership, Natuzzi will leverage ToolsGroup SO99+, an advanced planning solution that combines statistical forecasting, seasonality modeling and inventory optimization. The platform provides planners with actionable, real-time insights to anticipate demand, right-size inventory and make faster, data-driven decisions, improving responsiveness in an increasingly volatile market.
Natuzzi’s primary objectives include inventory optimization, improved service levels, automation of planning processes and enhanced supply chain visibility.
ToolsGroup SO99+, Natuzzi will shift from reacting to supply chain challenges to anticipating them. The solution combines advanced statistical forecasting, seasonality modeling and inventory optimization, equipping planners with actionable insights to make faster, data-driven decisions.
“Partnering with ToolsGroup is a decisive step in our digital transformation journey,” said Pierangelo Colacicco, Natuzzi’s CIO.
“By modernizing our supply chain planning, we will not only optimize inventory and service levels but also reinforce our commitment to innovation, efficiency and exceptional customer experience”, added Domenico Ricchiuti, Natuzzi’s COO.
“We are thrilled to support Natuzzi in this next chapter,” said Josh Main, ToolsGroup’s chief revenue officer. “With our demand-driven planning solutions, we help companies master uncertainty with confidence, providing more control, less risk and the ability to deliver their promise. This is why we are supply chain innovators, from day one.”
