Crest

Overview

Crest is a cloud-based supply chain and inventory planning platform designed to help D2C brands and SMBs eliminate stock-outs and overstocking. Utilizing advanced demand forecasting algorithms, it automates purchase planning, replenishment cycles, and multi-echelon stock distribution. The platform connects seamlessly with existing cloud ERPs, marketplaces, and POS systems to centralize operational data. Growing retail and e-commerce companies use Crest to scale fulfillment efficiency and maximize working capital.

What it does

• Generates automated, granular demand forecasts across channels using historical sales data and real-time market signals.
• Calculates precise purchase orders indicating what to order, when, and from whom to prevent stock-outs.
• Optimizes inventory allocation across multiple warehouses and nodes to streamline distribution efficiency.
• Builds automated S&OP workflows and multi-level approval processes to align team planning KPIs.

Who it's for

• D2C Brand Founders
• Supply Chain Managers
• Operations Directors
• E-commerce Inventory Planners

Why it works

• Subscription-based pricing model scales predictably with company tier and SKU volume requirements.
• Automated demand prediction removes human error and guesswork from traditional spreadsheet forecasting.
• Deep multi-node tracking optimizes cash recovery time and unlocks tied-up working capital.
• Seamless native integrations with popular cloud ERPs and marketplaces reduce implementation friction.

Founder story

Crest was founded in 2022 in Bengaluru, India, by Rahul Vishwakarma, Akhil Kumar, and Yogesh Byahatti. Having experienced firsthand the complexities and operational bottlenecks of manual inventory forecasting, the founders set out to build an automated solution bringing enterprise-grade supply chain tech to growing brands. Backed by prominent angel investors and venture networks, the company has scaled into a leading inventory platform.

Alternatives

• Katana
• Cogsy
• Inventory Planner
• StockTrim

Comparison overview

• Crest focuses natively on multi-echelon inventory optimization and automated purchase order generation driven by granular SKU forecasting n/][Alternative tools like Katana emphasize manufacturing production scheduling alongside basic inventory tracking n/