Paper & packaging

Challenge

As the paper decline continues, but is not quite obsolete, the risk of overstocking and having to markdown to clear, remains.

Solution

Slim4 evaluates existing stock levels while analysing real-time demand and future demand trajectories to balance paper inventory accurately.

Challenge

There is a risk of overcompensating for fluctuating paper & packaging demand and leaving yourself short of stock.

Solution

AI-driven forecasting and demand planning ensures just the right amount of stock at a granular level, to guarantee availability without overstocking.

Challenge

Paper & packaging companies are struggling to understand the new lifecycle parameters of products as they adjust to new materials, especially in packaging.

Solution

Slim4 quickly learns the characteristics and turnover rates of new materials and products, embedding those factors into insights and decisions.

Challenge

When learning the supply-demand characteristics of new or declining stock, it can be difficult to set minimum quantity rules while optimising inventory as well.

Solution

Both minimum order quantities and economic order quantity (EOQ) rules can be adapted, ensuring optimised procurement decisions that ensure availability without overstocking or overspending.

Challenge

It’s difficult to align sales and operations as both try to navigate a new norm.

Solution

Slim4’s S&OP modules and business intelligence unlock greater collaboration and visibility across the business. Working from one, single source of truth leads to more aligned understanding and communication.

Challenge

With rapidly changing stock parameters, it’s a challenge to classify inventory according to each product’s known value to the business.

Solution

Slim4 quickly and automatically identifies high-demand and high-value items, with advanced ABC/XYZ classification capabilities that ensure you’re maximising margins.