How Cross-Docking Enhances Supply Chain EfficiencyTo stock or not to stock? That is the question. In this blog, we will explore how to optimise your supply chain through accurate calculations of safety stock and EOQ, among other essential strategies for efficient inventory management. Blog
The art of implementing S&OP cannot be learned from a bookMany companies implement Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), but what they don't realise is that S&OP goes way beyond processes and systems. 'You have to deal with clashing interests, emotions and people who have different mindsets,' says Slimstock's Sales Director Jan Kraaijeveld. In his eyes, S&OP is where art and science meet.Blog
Sustainable Supply Chain Practices in the Food and Beverage IndustryManaging a food supply chain requires navigating numerous challenges, including high-cost pressure, increasing demand for traceability, and ensuring the resilience of the supply chain. But perhaps most crucially today, making sure sustainability is managed effectively.Blog
Capacity planning: Do more with lessFor all companies, customer satisfaction is fundamental for success. Exceed customer expectations and you will reap the rewards of recurring income through increased loyalty and improved brand image.Blog
Cash Conversion Cycle: How long does it take to transform stock into cash?In this article, we will take a closer look at the CCC (Cash Conversion Cycle). It’s a relatively complex KPI because to calculate it, we first need to calculate 3 other KPIs (DIO, DSO and DPO). Let's take a look at all of them below.Blog
Visualise your supply chain successJoin our Slim4 Quarterly Product Update Webinar on Tuesday 30th July at 11:30am. Click the link to register today!Event16Jul
How to Solve Your Wastage ProblemsAccording to statistics across the supply chain industry, a staggering 8% of stock ends up as waste. Of course, this is an average. Some industries have far worse numbers than others.Blog
Quarterly Product UpdateJoin our Slim4 Quarterly Product Update Webinar on Wednesday 30th October at 3:30pm. Click the link to register today!Event30Oct
Quarterly Product UpdateJoin our Slim4 Quarterly Product Update Webinar on Tuesday 30th July at 11:30am. Click the link to register today!Event30Jul
How to Overcome Forecasting Difficulties in the Fashion and Textile IndustryThe intelligent software Slim4 ensures optimal in-season allocation, reduces stockouts, overstock, and markdowns, and contributes to a higher full-price sell-through rate.Blog
Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO): A critical link between operational and financial efficiencyIn the realm of inventory management, aurea mediocritas embodies the ideal equilibrium between avoiding excessive stock accumulation, which risks obsolescence and ties up capital...Blog
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2024 Join us at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2024 in Barcelona! Slimstock will explore supply chain challenges and actionable strategies.Event10Jun
Service Level and Its Impact on Inventory ManagementStockouts and overstocks are two sides of the same coin. Importantly, though, both are very damaging to a company's bottom line. On the one hand, breakages result in lost sales and revenue that your company will miss or, at the very least, realise at a later date. On the other hand, overstocks become obsolete in your inventory and therefore devalue your stock.Blog
Exclusive interview: “People, processes and technology, have to work in harmony to deliver supply chain success”Various challenges have been thrust upon distribution businesses of late, and there’s little sign of this stopping in the near future.Blog
CeMAT Expo 2024Navigating the dynamic landscape of the automotive industry poses unique challenges, with production and inventory levels often at the mercy of ever-shifting consumer demands, market trends, and external influences.Event23Jul
Torque Expo 2024Join us at Torque expo as we reveal how Slimstock can help you navigate disruptions and create a more resilient supply chain.Event14May
Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Inventory ManagementWhitepaper: AI in inventory managementDownload
S&OP SUMMIT – EVOLVING BEYOND SUPPLY CHAINDiscover the next frontier in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) at the S&OP Summit – the ultimate event for business planning professionals.Event19Sep
Automechanika KSA 2024Join us at Automechanika KSA, from April 30 to May 2, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and explore first-hand how our solutions can revolutionize your supply chain operations. Event30Apr
Stockouts – What Are They and How Can You Prevent Them?Stockouts are a very visible sign that you have a supply chain problem.Blog
Profitable Category Management In RetailIn the hustle and bustle of modern life, optimising time has become a top priority for consumers.Blog