The collaboration will see the launch of two new modules within FourKites’ Intelligent Control Tower: Precision Inventory Twin and Dynamic Inventory Orchestration. According to the companies, the new tools aim to bridge the gap between physical inventory and digital supply chain systems by enabling item-level tracking and automated inventory optimisation.
The announcement comes amid growing demand for more granular visibility in supply chains, particularly in sectors where high-value goods are susceptible to waste or overstocking. Research by IHL Group cited in the announcement estimates that inventory distortion costs businesses approximately $1.77 trillion annually.
Chorus, which originated as a project within Alphabet’s R&D lab X, provides proprietary sensor labels capable of monitoring the location and condition of goods in real time. When combined with FourKites’ existing supply chain visibility platform, the integrated system is expected to support more accurate stock data and reduce reliance on static inventory snapshots.
The Precision Inventory Twin module is designed to create a digital representation of physical inventory with real-time updates, including environmental condition data. Meanwhile, the Dynamic Inventory Orchestration module uses machine learning algorithms to optimise stock levels, reduce safety buffers, and automate inventory reallocation in response to disruptions.
Initial deployment will focus on two sectors: critical goods inventory management in pharmaceuticals, high-tech and medical devices; and consigned inventory management, where large volumes of stock are held at customer locations. The companies state that traditional methods in both areas often lead to excess inventory, product expiration, or stock-outs due to fragmented data and poor visibility.
“With Chorus, we’re creating a dynamic digital twin of inventory in motion and at rest, enabling our AI engines to not just recommend better decisions, but autonomously execute them,” said Mathew Elenjickal, founder and CEO of FourKites.
Suresh Vishnubhatla, CEO of Chorus, added:
“By combining Chorus’ item-level visibility and highly granular ML models with FourKites’ AI-powered automations, we’re creating a nervous system for the modern supply chain that can react and optimise without human intervention.”
The first integrated modules will be available to selected customers during the second quarter of 2025, with general availability planned for the third quarter.
