Slimstock partners with Argosy to enhance supply chain planning in Cyprus

Argosy is one of Cyprus’ leading FMCG companies, specialising in the import, distribution and management of food, beverages, household, personal care and pet care products. With an estimated 90% share of the grocery retail distribution market and a network of more than 1,300 retail outlets, Argosy has a strong presence across the retail and foodservice sectors.

Driving planning efficiency through a unified approach

For Argosy, streamlining its planning processes was a strategic priority. Many of the decisive planning activities, including data cleansing and forecast management, were still performed manually. Therefore, this would result in time-consuming workflows and, at times, inefficiencies. While the company had an existing planning solution in place, Excel was still a necessary supplementary tool.

To support ongoing development and improve collaboration, Argosy aimed for a single, integrated planning platform able to connect both its Retail and HoReCa divisions. The solution needed to manage a complex product portfolio with several item codes, provide end-to-end demand visibility, support shelf-life-sensitive products, and eventually help reduce waste while improving planning accuracy and efficiency.

Slimstock, sitting on top of an existing ERP, will provide Argosy with the integrated planning platform it was looking for. By replacing manual, spreadsheet-based processes with intelligent automation, the solution streamlines planning activities, improves data quality, and allows planners to focus on management by exception rather than routine tasks.

Why Argosy selected Slimstock

The choice of Slimstock was made through a strict RFP process where Argosy recognised Slimstock’s solution as a good match to their distribution system along with a competitive business proposition.

For Spyros Vasiliou, the Supply Chain Manager, the expertise demonstrated by the Slimstock team was an important factor in the decision.

“Modernising our forecasting infrastructure is an important step in Argosy’s digital transformation journey. By improving demand visibility, optimising inventory levels, and enhancing planning accuracy, we are building a stronger foundation for our supply chain and delivering even better service to our customers. From our very first discussions, Slimstock demonstrated a deep understanding of our challenges, and their expertise and industry experience gave us confidence that they were the right partner to support this transformation.”

The combination of supply chain expertise, international experience, local references, and an integrated software and implementation approach gave Argosy assurance that Slimstock was the right supply chain partner for the transformation.

“We are excited to be collaborating with Argosy, a renowned distributor with a strong presence across Cyprus’s retail and foodservice sectors. By bringing better accuracy, visibility and consistency to its planning processes, Slimstock will support Argosy make more informed decisions and support its continued expansion. We look forward to working closely with the Argosy team as they take this next step in developing their supply chain planning capabilities.”

Said Rachid Labrik, CEO of Slimstock MEA

Looking into the future

Argosy’s reputation as one of Cyprus’s leading FMCG distributors is built on strong supplier partnerships, operational excellence, and an in-depth understanding of both the retail and foodservice sectors. As the company continues to grow across these areas, greater supply chain flexibility and more accurate planning will become increasingly important in supporting its continued success.

With Slimstock’s solution in place, Argosy is now establishing the basis for a more data-driven planning process. The solution will assist in improving demand forecasting, optimising inventory levels, increasing product availability, and reducing waste throughout the supply chain. Greater visibility and control will enable Argosy to respond more effectively to changes in customer demand while at the same time keeping up the high service levels that its customers expect.

About Argosy Trading Co Ltd

Argosy Trading Company Ltd, part of CTC Group, is Cyprus’ leading company specialising in the import, distribution and management of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Through a network of over 1,300 retail outlets, the company represents leading multinational suppliers and consumer brands, including Mars, Pedigree, Whiskas, Kellogg’s, Pringles, Dettol, Finish, Activia, Jacobs, L’Or, 7Days, Lacta, Oreo, Philadelphia and Melissa. The company also has a strong presence in the Food Service / HORECA sector, serving more than 1,200 outlets across hotels, restaurants, catering businesses and bakeries. 

About Slimstock

Slimstock helps retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers globally optimise their supply chain operations through smarter demand and supply planning. Its AI-powered supply chain planning solution enables organisations to improve product availability while reducing inventory and operational costs.