Distrivet

Distrivet is the leading distributor of veterinary products in Spain and Portugal. Founded in 1986 as a company specialising in livestock healthcare products, it expanded into the pet care sector in 1997. Since then, Distrivet has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions, strengthening its presence across the Iberian Peninsula.

To support this expansion, Distrivet has partnered with Slimstock for end-to-end supply chain planning. “Slim4 helps us manage stock and eliminate slow-moving or obsolete products. As a result, we have improved the efficiency of our purchasing department, allowing senior buyers to focus on value-added tasks such as increasing service levels and reducing stockouts,” explains Maria Pérez, Supply Chain Manager at Distrivet.

Results: Higher service levels with less stock

• Service level reached 99% – a 16.5-point increase compared to pre-Slim4 implementation.
• Stock reduced by 17%, freeing up €5 million in inventory.
• Stock days decreased by 40%.

Since implementing Slim4, Distrivet has significantly improved key supply chain KPIs. One of the most notable achievements is the service level increase from 83% to 99%. At the same time, inventory has been reduced by 17%, equivalent to €5 million, while stock days have dropped by 40%.

Distrivet currently manages an inventory of 22,000 SKUs and also supplies 16,000 items on demand. The company processes 5,000 daily deliveries, ensuring orders reach customers within 12 to 24 hours. At the heart of its logistics operations is a 15,000-square-metre automated warehouse, the first of its kind in the industry.

Challenges: From clinical needles to 20kg feed bags

One of the biggest operational complexities for Distrivet is its broad product range. This requires a logistics model capable of handling shipments that include 2cm hypodermic needles, 20kg feed bags, fragile medicines, and refrigerated products. On top of this, the company must also respond to urgent veterinary deliveries.

Regarding operational management and the improvements brought by Slim4, Maria Pérez highlights that the most valuable enhancements have been:

• Semi-automated purchasing to better control and plan the product portfolio.
• Real-time demand updates based on supply and seasonality.
• EOQ tool, optimising order quantities.

Next steps

To further improve efficiency and optimise its KPIs, Distrivet is considering integrating sales forecasting, implementing the opportunity-based purchasing module, and rolling out the Slim4 S&OP module in the medium to long term.