Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority Pilots IBM Solution to Drive Down Parts Inventory Costs for Metro Fleet

Overview

The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) is responsible for supporting the continuous operations of nearly 2500 metro buses and over 225 rail cars in one of the most populous counties in the United States. Rapidly increasing inventory was exceeding budget goals and could not be controlled without impacting parts availability and service level targets. IBM Dynamic Inventory Optimization Solution, a comprehensive offering that helps companies determine optimal inventory levels based on cost trade-offs, forecasts, demand patterns, parts availability requirements and budget constraints.