Case Study
OUAI Strengthens Demand Planning and Board Reporting with NetSuite
OUAI needed a more effective way to handle demand planning, inventory visibility, and board-ready reporting as the beauty brand continued to grow. MindStream Analytics implemented a NetSuite-based planning solution that made the process more strategic and scalable.
The Challenge:
Existing tools were not meeting OUAI’s needs for demand planning, inventory management, and multi-version forecasting in a fast-moving beauty business.
Demand planning capabilities were not strong enough to support the business effectively.
Inventory management and forecasting accuracy needed improvement.
The board required precise reporting across multiple forecast versions and scenarios.
The Solution
MindStream used NetSuite capabilities to connect demand planning, scenario analysis, and reporting in a more integrated planning process.
Key solution components included:
Implemented unit-by-price and demand planning processes in NetSuite.
Added what-if analysis, reforecasting, and scenario planning capabilities.
Delivered a Smart View reporting solution for concise board-level reporting.
Created a foundation for future enhancements around demand planning and revenue opportunities.
The Result
The solution improved OUAI’s operational efficiency and gave leadership clearer, more actionable insight for planning and reporting.
Improved demand planning and inventory-related forecasting workflows.
Enabled more flexible scenario modeling and reforecasting.
Strengthened board reporting and visibility for the parent organization.
Drove strong user adoption and recognition through a Spotlight Award.
What planning area improved most for OUAI?
Demand planning improved most.
Why did board reporting matter?
Leadership needed concise, accurate reporting across multiple forecast versions.
What is what-if analysis?
It lets teams model alternative business outcomes before making decisions.
Did the project stop at go-live?
No, OUAI continued discussing enhancements after adoption.