o9, a leading provider of enterprise AI software for planning and decision-making, announced that Li Auto Inc., a rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) brand in China, has chosen the o9 Digital Brain platform to enhance its sales and operations planning (S&OP) and supply planning capabilities. The partnership has already seen success, with the first phase of the S&OP system going live just three months after the project started.
Founded in 2015, Li Auto bypasses traditional dealership models, instead selling its vehicles directly to consumers through mall-based kiosks, where customers can view and test-drive cars. Li Auto’s innovative supply chain model allows for swift and efficient service and delivery once orders are placed.
As Li Auto continues to expand rapidly, the company faces challenges in automating its planning processes and running fast scenario simulations to keep up with evolving customer demand and intense competition in the Chinese automotive market. To achieve its business goals, Li Auto sought a flexible platform that would enable end-to-end planning and facilitate real-time collaboration across its supply network. The o9 Digital Brain platform was chosen for its advanced Enterprise Knowledge Graph (EKG) and AI-powered capabilities in Supply Chain Master Planning and Integrated Business Planning.
As Li Auto grows and prepares to launch new series in the coming years, we recognized that a flexible planning platform is key to reaching our objectives,” said Dongxin Wang, IT Director at Li Auto. “With the o9 Digital Brain platform, we are confident that we can streamline planning processes, make data-driven decisions, and build a resilient supply chain that can adapt to market fluctuations.”
Chakri Gottemukkala, Co-founder and CEO of o9, emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating, “Our collaboration with Li Auto is a milestone in our expansion within China. We’re committed to providing top-tier support for Li Auto’s planning needs and developing a fast-to-deploy template for the new-EV industry, both in China and beyond. We’re excited to support Li Auto’s digital transformation and help scale its business.
