BOSTON MAY 18, 2026 – Today’s supply chains are more volatile and complex than ever, and the traditional systems and processes typically used to manage them can’t keep pace. Atlas Copco Industrial Technique, part of Atlas Copco Group, a leading provider of compressed air, vacuum, and industrial solutions, recognizes this, and has implemented ToolsGroup SO99+, the industry’s first probabilistic supply chain planning and optimization platform, with support from Optilon, ToolsGroup’s partner in the Nordics. On Wednesday, May 20, the company will lay out how the platform is helping it shift to probability-based forecasting and inventory planning and make decisions with certainty, even when conditions change, at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ in Barcelona.
- Session: From Uncertainty to Control at Atlas Copco
- When: May 20, 11:00-11:30 a.m. CEST
- Who: Karin Linnros, Senior Inventory Manager, Atlas Copco; and Kristin Eldewall, Supply Chain Developer, Atlas Copco
Working closely with Optilon and ToolsGroup, we’re modernizing forecasting and inventory planning to support better, faster decisions across our supply chain,”said Karin Linnros, Senior Inventory Manager Atlas Copco Industrial Technique. Purpose-built and future-focused, the ToolsGroup SO99+ platform uses probabilistic modeling and AI-driven automation to provide planners with actionable, real-time insights they can use to improve forecast accuracy, right-size inventory, and make faster, data-driven decisions. With SO99+, Atlas Copco can move from reacting to supply chain challenges to proactively anticipating them, using probabilistic forecasting and service-driven inventory optimization to continuously balance demand and supply. “Atlas Copco came into the program with clear pain points: limited system support, a complex planning landscape and a need to move faster than an ERP change would allow,” said Jens Stenquist, VP of Sales at Optilon. “As ToolsGroup’s partner in the Nordics, we’re supporting Atlas Copco with the process, data and integration foundations needed to operationalize probability-based planning.” The presentation will focus on Atlas Copco Industrial Technique’s journey to regaining control over supply chain planning amidst increasing volatility in the global landscape. It will examine the limitations of traditional planning methods,and detail the implementation of new planning principles, including probabilistic forecasting, end‑to‑end network perspectives, and exception‑driven execution, complemented by coordinated improvements in S&OP processes. We will also show what early success looks like, sharing concrete outcomes achieved shortly after go‑live to demonstrate that meaningful results can be delivered quickly. Looking forward, the session will address the requirements for sustaining and expanding these advancements—covering ongoing behavioral reinforcement and education, as well as considerations such as balancing collaboration with reliance on algorithms, maintaining standardization versus allowing customization, and managing control versus avoiding micromanagement. The presentation will conclude with key insights and lessons learned, offering actionable guidance relevant to any organization undertaking supply chain transformation.
Elliott said. “We’re proud to support Atlas Copco and to partner with Optilon in the Nordics.” Gartner Disclaimer: GARTNER and Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.Atlas Copco’s story shows the impact of applying probabilistic planning to real decisions – so teams can set smarter inventory targets and respond faster when conditions change,”
