Impact: Medium2026-09-23· Netstock
Netstock releases 2026 planning benchmark from 2,500+ customers
Netstock published 2026 benchmark data from more than 2,500 customers, reporting higher inventory turns alongside rising dead stock, continued supplier lead-time pressure and growing use of AI in planning.
The Dataleo angle
The benchmark challenges the assumption that better headline inventory turns equal better planning. The affected decision layer is SKU-location-supplier inventory policy. AI creates value only if it improves service, dead-stock exposure and response to supplier variability; broader feature usage without measurable decision outcomes is the main limitation.