28 April 2026
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mississauga, A1 Cash & Carry is one of Canada’s leading foodservice wholesalers, growing quickly and now serving more than 3000 restaurants every day. As the business continues to grow, A1 has partnered with Slimstock to replace manual, SAP MRP and Excel-based planning with data-driven demand and supply planning powered by the Slim4 platform.
Building a foundation for scalable, intelligent planning
As a fast-growing wholesaler dealing multiple categories of products for independent restaurants, many that are perishable, A1 Cash & Carry faces real complexity in its day-to-day planning. Managing a broad SKU portfolio across multiple locations, while minimising waste and maintaining high service levels, demands more than spreadsheets can reliably deliver.
With Slim4, A1 Cash & Carry aims to establish best practices in demand and supply planning, replacing manual Excel-based workflows with scalable, data-driven processes. The platform is expected to improve forecasting accuracy at the SKU-location level, reduce waste through better inventory and shelf-life management, and ultimately improve the customer experience by ensuring the right products are available at the right time.
Slimstock was selected over other vendors for its local presence in Canada, its deep expertise in food supply chain planning, and its track record with industry references including Bidfood, a name well known in the foodservice sector.
A partnership built for long-term growth
The relationship between A1 Cash & Carry and Slimstock began to take shape in October 2023 after several years of consistent engagement, and the decision to move forward reflects strong alignment on strategic goals. With Slim4, A1 Cash & Carry will gain the visibility, structure and efficiency needed to support its continued expansion ensuring that planning capabilities scale in step with the business.
