Slim4 optimises stock for professionals and DIY sector

Slimstock serves both the professional market and end-consumer business in building materials. These markets have different inventory strategies. Professional builders order from catalogues and require accurate delivery times. The supplier is a knowledge centre that sends out purchase orders when confirmed sales orders are received. Slim4 is used for demand forecasting and automatic ordering for the majority of the portfolio.

Never out of stock

Due to popular home decoration television programs and the availability of 'easy to use' tools and materials, the DIY consumer market could grow fast. With inventory in both the Distribution Centre and in the DIY stores, stock management became more difficult. Slim4 is used to significantly reduce out of stocks in the stores, for promotions and to centrally order for all stores.

An example of a company with both a wholesale and a retail formula is PGZ International.