March 29th, 2024
Keune Haircosmetics will adopt Slimstock’s supply chain planning platform, Slim4, to enhance visibility throughout its end-to-end supply chain. By setting the foundation for supply chain excellence, this transformation initiative will help the hair products specialist focus on achieving its business growth ambitions.
With a heritage spanning over a century, Keune Haircosmetics has solidified its position within the hair product industry. Emerging as a small pharmacy in Amsterdam, The Dutch family-owned company has grown to become a leading global hair cosmetics brand for both the b2b and b2c markets.
Sharper forecasting
Slimstock’s AI-powered Slim4 platform will provide Keune Haircosmetics with the right tools to better understand the dynamics of its supply chain. As a result, the hair cosmetics company will be better positioned to align production planning, maximising both operational efficiency & product availability.
Leveraging Slim4’s powerful planning capabilities, the supply team will quickly visualise the inventory requirements for raw materials and packaging. With this strategy, Keune Haircosmetics strives to attain the desired service level while cutting excess stock and minimising supply chain costs.
The intelligent choice
Keune Haircosmetics conducted an extensive vendor selection process to meet its comprehensive platform requirements. Following a live demonstration of the Slim4 platform, the business opted to join forces with Slimstock.
Mika Huits, Planning Manager at Keune Haircosmetics, explains: “With new warehouses set to open in several European countries in the coming period, our supply chain landscape is changing rapidly. This project will allow us to deliver a better service and reduce shipping costs. With Slimstock, we have found a partner who can help us realise performance improvements throughout our supply chain.”