Wahana Inti Selaras

Satisfying customers by providing leading machinery solutions is the core of PT Wahana Inti Selaras (Wisel) ‘s business. By adopting Slimstock’s supply planning platform to streamline operations and uphold high-reliability standards, PT Wahana Inti Selaras reached 94% availability while reducing the stock value by 20%.

PT Wahana Inti Selaras (Wisel) is one of the biggest distributors of machinery and spare parts in Indonesia and the exclusive distributor of John Deere Agriculture products in the region. With a focus on becoming the number one partner in the field of agricultural and plantation machinery, Wisel provides equipment from renowned brands such as Volvo Trucks, Volvo CE, Renault Trucks, Kalmar Port Equipment, and Manitou Material Handler.

Challenges

“Purchasing decisions due to varying demand for spare parts across different branches in Indonesia is always a challenge. This variation often leads to excess stock, as it is difficult to accurately forecast and align inventory levels with regional needs.” Explains Renova Hutagalung, National Inventory Logistics and Purchasing manager at PT Wahana Inti Selaras.

Results

To address the supply challenges, Wisel launched a supply chain transformation project to streamline operations and create solid forecasting.

After the adoption of Slimstock’s predictive analysis and advanced AI capabilities, Wisel can now accurately forecast demand and optimise inventory levels across all branches in Indonesia, achieving outstanding results:

• 20% reduction in stock value
• Reduction in inventory on hand from 11 to 9 months
• 94% availability

“We were looking for a robust, user-friendly solution to improve our supply chain operations. With Slimstock’s solution, we found the perfect partner to ensure timely and efficient stock management,” highlights Renova.

Succeeding Goals

Since implementing Slim4, Wisel has remarkably improved its supply chain performance. This enhancement ensures timely and efficient stock management, crucial for maintaining operational uptime for farmers relying on John Deere equipment and plantation machinery across Indonesia.

“Thanks to Slim4, we can control operations more efficiently, preventing excess stock and shortages. This has led to improved availability of spare parts, streamlining our operations and enhancing customer satisfaction,” said Renova.

By leveraging its predictive analysis and strong supply chain optimisation capabilities, Slim4 has enabled Wisel to accurately forecast demand and optimise inventory levels across all branches in Indonesia, increasing availability to 94% while reducing months’ inventory on hand from 11 to 9.

Managing Erratic Supply Chain

“Import barriers created by Indonesia’s tax regulations on iron materials add significant complications. The lengthy tax and customs clearance processes delay our supply chain, further complicating the management of our spare parts inventory. However, with Slimstock’s platform, we got the control back of our inventory.” Renova said.

The platform’s “to-do list” feature alerts users to unit prices, simplifying the purchase order process that took up to three days to complete. “Slimstock’s supply planning solution, with its predictive analytics, has increased our supply chain fulfillment while reducing 20% the stock value,” comments Renova.

Next Steps

Wisel is confident in the potential of its collaboration with Slimstock in the future. Slim4’s comprehensive features meet all supply chain operational needs across multiple branches, supported by local consultant expertise in Indonesia. This partnership ensures seamless integration and effective system use, paving the way for further optimisation goals.

Renova concludes, “As our knowledge partner in inventory management, Slimstock’s ongoing support and advanced tools will continue to unlock opportunities for us to optimise our operations and continue giving our customers remarkable service.”