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Case Study

Kawasaki Motors Corp.

TransImpact Powers Scalable, Growth-Driven Demand Planning   

Improved Inventory Turnover and Scalable Planning Process 

Kawasaki Motors Corp. partnered with TransImpact to modernize its demand planning process and gain greater control over 13,000+ SKUs. By leveraging AI-driven forecasting, the company improved inventory accuracy, reduced excess stock, and increased supply chain responsiveness. 

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Industry: Powersports / Automotive Manufacturing

Revenue: $1.6 billion

Employees: 3,100

Headquarters: Foothill Ranch, CA

Products Used: Demand Planning

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The Challenge

Manual Planning

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., which distributes thousands of powersports products and parts across a network of over 1,100 dealerships nationwide, relied on manual, spreadsheet-based processes for demand planning. This approach limited scalability, slowed decision-making, and hindered forecasting accuracy across nearly 13,000 active SKUs.

As the company set its sights on ambitious long-term growth goals—building on its strong position as a top player in the U.S. powersports market—they weren’t just looking for software. Kawasaki needed a strategic partner to deliver advanced planning capabilities, scale with its expanding product lineup, and support its evolving business needs for years to come. 

The Solution

Smarter Planning

After outgrowing the capabilities of previous demand planning providers, Kawasaki found the long-term partner it needed in TransImpact. With advanced forecasting algorithms, TransImpact’s demand planning software enables precise analysis of demand patterns to provide highly accurate insights. This robust solution allowed Kawasaki to streamline its demand planning process, moving away from manual, spreadsheet-based methods.

TransImpact was able to tailor the software to meet Kawasaki's specific needs, enhancing forecasting accuracy and scalability. By automating manual analytics and improving data accessibility, employees were able to shift their focus from repetitive tasks to strategic analysis of part characteristics and demand trends. This empowered smarter, faster planning decisions aligned with Kawasaki’s growth goals.

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The Results

New Opportunities

With TransImpact’s demand planning solution supporting the management of nearly 13,000 SKUs, Kawasaki significantly increased its inventory turnover rate, reducing the risk of parts being exposed to rust, dust, and aging. Improved turnover also helped free up valuable warehouse space and reduce overall carrying costs.

The streamlined, scalable planning process not only improved operational efficiency but also unlocked new opportunities for optimization and growth that Kawasaki had not previously been able to pursue. This enabled the company to better support new product launches, dealer expansion, and long-term strategic initiatives. 

Key Results

  • Improved forecast accuracy and service levels
  • Better inventory turnover and reduced carrying costs
  • More responsive planning processes with less manual effort
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TransImpact delivers intelligent transportation and supply chain solutions that unlock measurable savings and total cost visibility for the two most expensive aspects of operations—logistics and inventory. Our platform and services empower companies to plan smarter, move faster, and make every dollar work harder through data-driven insights, AI-driven technology, and automation.

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