EconoFoods partners with Slimstock to automate their planning process and navigate expansion

EconoFoods has entered a new phase of its growth journey through a strategic partnership with Slimstock. The South African retailer, known for its range of frozen and chilled foods and groceries, has selected Slim4 to support its expanding store network and to move away from manual planning methods.

As the business accelerates its rollout of new retail sites, the team at EconoFoods has faced an increasing need for accurate planning and better control over stock across all locations. The current mix of manual processes and spreadsheets created limitations as the assortment and footprint expanded. With Slim4 in place, EconoFoods will automate large parts of the planning process, improve decision making, and create more time for its team to focus on analysis and growth projects.

The partnership will help EconoFoods manage stock in a way that supports service levels while reducing the risk of waste in product categories with short shelf lives. Slim4 will guide investment into the right items, which will support working capital management and the company’s wider expansion plans.

The decision to work with Slimstock was shaped by Slimstock’s experience in food service, its understanding of fresh and frozen supply chains, and the depth of operational support offered through the Slimstock Academy. EconoFoods required a solution that could be adopted quickly by the planning team, and Slim4’s user friendly design was a key factor.

Rachid Labrik, CEO of Slimstock MEA, commented on the partnership, “We see a fast-growing business that understands the value of getting its planning structure right from the start. EconoFoods has been clear about its goals, and Slim4 is a strong fit for the type of operational discipline they want to build. Our team will work closely with them to make sure the transition is smooth and the long-term impact is measurable.”

Conrad Enslin, Business Process Manager, at EconoFoods added further context, “We wanted a partner with a practical understanding of our industry and the operational pressure that comes with products that move quickly and expire quickly. Slim4 gives us a structured way to plan our stock, reduce risk, and support our expansion. The training and support from the Slimstock Academy also played a major role in our decision.”

The project is set to begin in the coming weeks and represents a notable step toward stronger supply chain performance across the EconoFoods network.