February 28th, 2025
The technical wholesaler Raadsma IJzerwaren, is set to enhance its inventory management by implementing Slimstock’s supply chain platform, Slim4. This award-winning platform marks a significant step towards greater efficiency and a future-proofed business operation.
Raadsma is a family-run business with a rich heritage dating back to 1836. Over the years, the company has grown substantially and now operates from six locations across the northern Netherlands, including Dokkum, Heerenveen, Leeuwarden, Groningen, Emmeloord, and Drachten.
Its extensive product range includes fasteners, locks and fittings, tools, machinery, personal protective equipment, workwear, and agricultural supplies for business customers. With a commitment to delivering orders placed before 7:00 AM on the same day, maintaining a reliable and well-stocked inventory is crucial.
Ready for the future
Raadsma has traditionally relied on the expertise of its employees for inventory management. However, to prepare for future challenges—such as the departure of experienced staff—it is essential to capture this knowledge within a central system. Slim4 provides the ideal solution by digitising processes and making inventory management accessible to the entire team.
With Slim4, Raadsma aims to take further steps in professionalisation. The platform leverages AI to generate accurate forecasts, factoring in trends and seasonal fluctuations. This enables better alignment of purchasing with demand, ensuring balanced stock levels. As a result, service levels improve while inventory management costs decrease.
From first introduction to full partnership in a matter of months
Raadsma first connected with Slimstock a year and a half ago at the ICT & Logistics trade fair. The benefits Slimstock offered were so compelling that a partnership was confirmed within just a few months. The implementation is already underway, being rolled out step by step, with the first positive results already emerging.
