Herlitz Inventory Management
Software DevelopmentMassachusetts, United States2-10 Employees
Herlitz Inventory Management, founded in 2009 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, develops supply chain planning software for wholesale and retail markets. Its main product, HIMPACT, integrates demand forecasting, order optimization, promotions planning, and forward buying with analytics to improve visibility into customer demand and guide replenishment decisions. The company operates as a small software firm focused on helping retailers and wholesalers optimize service levels and margins through tighter inventory control. Herlitz IM serves sectors spanning food, auto parts, specialty retail, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, offering planning capabilities that cover store shelves as well as distribution centers and supplier networks. The company has worked with clients such as Associated Grocers of New England, Pet Food Experts, and Chex Finer Foods. In 2024, BFC Software announced the acquisition of Herlitz Inventory Management, and the business is now part of the BFC family.