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How can a company manage five times as many part numbers, improve parts availability and keep inventory under control without increasing headcount at the same rate? By combining DDMRP, data and artificial intelligence, Sabena technics and b2wise are reshaping supply chain planning and sharing the results of their collaboration ahead of Supply Chain Event 2026 in Paris.
In an industry where a single unavailable part can ground an aircraft, anticipating demand and controlling inventory are major challenges.
To address them, Sabena technics, a major player in aircraft maintenance, and b2wise, a specialist in supply chain planning, are working together to transform inventory and supply management.
At the heart of their approach are data, DDMRP and artificial intelligence, used to analyze consumption patterns, recommend appropriate inventory policies and help planners make the right decisions at the right time.
Results that speak for themselves
The results shared in their October 21, 2026 webinar show the scale of this transformation:
- Parts availability rising from 50% to 80–85% within the scope of an Airbus platform.
- Over 200,000 part numbers managed, up from 40,000 with the planning team growing from 6 to 12 people.
- Order-line processing time reduced from 50 to 3 minutes.
- Overall inventory value remaining broadly stable within the central team’s scope, despite improved availability.
These advances illustrate how planning technology can help industrial organizations manage greater complexity without increasing resources at the same rate.
Artificial intelligence: a new ally for planners
Beyond inventory performance, this collaboration reflects a shift in the planner’s role.
AI does not replace human expertise: it enhances it. By analyzing data and recommending policies tailored to each part number, it helps teams identify priorities and focus their efforts on higher-value decisions.
This approach opens new possibilities for aviation supply chains, where anticipation and responsiveness are critical.
But how were these results achieved? And how far can AI transform industrial supply chain performance?
Watch the on-demand webinar
In the webinar “Scaling Supply Chain Without Scaling Headcount”, Davy Poëncin, Supply Chain Manager at Sabena technics, and Laurent Vigouroux, co-founder of b2wise, discuss the challenges, results and future potential of this collaboration.
Meet the teams at Supply Chain Event 2026 in Paris
Sabena technics and b2wise will continue sharing their experience at a joint conference during Supply Chain Event 2026, held on December 1–2 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
The session is an opportunity to explore the lessons of this collaboration and discuss the future of supply chain planning, as artificial intelligence, human expertise and demand-driven planning come together to tackle industrial performance challenges.
About b2wise
b2wise helps companies optimize their supply chains using Demand Driven approaches, DDMRP and artificial intelligence.
Press contact: marketing@b2wise.com
About Sabena technics
Sabena technics is a French group specializing in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), as well as aircraft modernization. With over 50 years of expertise and a team of 4,000 professionals, the group supports civil, military, and governmental aviation operators worldwide. Its solutions help ensure the safety, availability, and operational performance of aircraft fleets.
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