Indian shoe manufacturer Asian shoes deployed AsianGPTa proprietary artificial intelligence platform designed to improve demand forecasting and inventory management across its national distribution network.
The AI engine, developed entirely by the company’s in-house technology and analytics team, leverages over two decades of structured sales data from across India to forecast product demand at a highly localized level. The system analyzes historical purchasing patterns across product categories, color and design preferences, gender-specific demand, and regional consumption trends.
According to the company, several dealerships that adopted the tool early increased revenue by 25 to 30 percent through better product selection, faster inventory turns and more efficient working capital cycles. By aligning inventory levels with local consumer preferences, retailers can reduce slow-moving inventory while maintaining the availability of fast-selling products.
Demand Intelligence at the PIN Level Transforms Dealer Planning
Aayush JindalCEO of Asian Footwears, said the AI engine allows the company to anticipate consumer demand accurately down to the PIN level. The system is designed to enable distributors and retailers to plan inventory more effectively while ensuring greater product availability in markets. Unlike conventional forecasting systems that rely primarily on seasonal patterns, AsianGPT provides granular, actionable insights tailored to specific markets and consumer segments.
The AI platform also strengthens Asian Footwears’ supply chain operations by providing more accurate demand signals for production planning and inventory allocation. This alignment throughout the distribution chain helps the company respond more quickly to emerging local trends and reduces the risk of overproduction or out of stock.
Launch aligns with €10 million manufacturing expansion
The launch of AsianGPT comes as Asian Footwears commits more than €10.5 million to expand its manufacturing capacity and strengthen its retail presence nationwide. The investment includes two new manufacturing units which will add a capacity of 10 million pairs per year. The AI initiative is part of Asian Footwears’ broader digital transformation strategy, which includes increasing its retail footprint from 40,000 multi-brand outlets to 100,000 by FY26, increasing exclusive brand outlets to 100 stores by the end of this fiscal, and improving manufacturing capabilities across its network.
AI Adoption Accelerates in Footwear Retail
This rollout reflects broader industry trends toward AI-driven inventory management in the footwear retail industry, where brands face challenges such as the proliferation of stock keeping units (SKUs), sizing complexity, and the need to optimize inventory across multiple channels.
AI-driven demand forecasting in the footwear industry allows businesses to maintain optimal inventory levels using historical data and market trends, thereby reducing both excess inventory and stock-outs. According to industry data, 30% of shoe retailers experience frequent out-of-stocks, a problem that AI forecasting can help alleviate by predicting the most in-demand sizes and colors.
The technology addresses specific challenges in footwear distribution, where a single model can multiply into dozens of stocking units by taking into account size ranges, width options and color variations. This complexity makes traditional forecasting methods less effective and increases the risk of dead inventory or missed sales opportunities.
About Asian shoes
Asian Footwears was founded in 1994 by Rajinder Jindal in New Delhi to address the lack of quality shoes in the Indian market. The company manufactures casual, sports and school shoes across multiple categories, including running shoes, walking shoes, sandals and formal wear, with products typically priced between Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,200 (€5.25 – €12.60).
The brand currently operates 12 manufacturing sites across the states of Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and West Bengal, producing approximately one million pairs per month. Asian Footwears distributes through over 250 distributors and maintains an omnichannel presence across 40,000 multi-brand outlets, 35 exclusive brand outlets and leading e-commerce platforms including Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra and rapid commerce platforms Zepto And SwiggyInstagram.
The company’s brand slogan Go hunting reflects its positioning aimed at supporting consumers in the pursuit of their objectives. Aayush Jindalson of founder Rajinder Jindal, joined the family business in 2017 after graduating from IIT Delhi and is now CEO, leading the company’s digital transformation and expansion initiatives.