Trends in inventory management – Slimstock

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Demand Planning – The Ultimate Guide

In this article, we highlight the top tips to help boost the profitability of your demand planning, minimise risk and help you manage your inventory more effectively.

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How Slim4 is tackling top building materials industry challenges: real case studies in action

The building materials industry faces complex challenges including vast product ranges, unpredictable demand, and growing costs. With Slim4, companies gain the visibility and control needed to optimise inventory, reduce waste, and make smarter decisions backed by real success stories

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Lunch & Learn: Best Practices in Demand Planning – From Insight to Action

This session will take situational examples of reviewing system driven Forecast Exceptions and different ways demand planners can review, analyze, and action enhancements to drive a better demand plan.

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08Oct

Electronic shelf labels: a step forward in retail digitalisation

In this article, we take an in-depth look at the pros and cons of electronic shelf labels, review some cases of companies that are already using them and estimate the cost of implementation.

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S&OP Summit: The Art of Balance

The S&OP Summit is an annual event that focuses on best-in-class Sales & Operations Planning practices. Join to discover how cross-functional collaboration between departments can align your finance, logistics, sales, marketing, and inventory planning to achieve better supply chain results.

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18Sep

Slimstock Executive Exchange

Something powerful happens when people come together in person. This August, we’re hosting the Slimstock Executive Exchange in Cape Town. It’s a half-day gathering for people who care about where Africa’s supply chains are going, and how we can move forward together.

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06Aug

Cash flow: what it is, why it matters and how to improve it with inventory management

How can businesses access this untapped reserve of cash to fuel growth, boost profits, and increase viability? Say goodbye to cash flow hell

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Essentials of Slim4 July Session 2 (North America) – Academy Event

Are you a new Slim4 user within your organisation? Sign up for our Essentials of Slim4 training to find out all about our software’s capabilities.

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21Jul

What is a global supply chain? Key concepts and importance for businesses

A global supply chain is a complex ecosystem that combines tangible elements, such as raw materials and finished goods, with intangible flows like data and services. It involves a wide range of international players...

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Essentials of Slim4 July/August (MEA Region) – Academy Event

Are you a new Slim4 user within your organization? Join our Essentials of Slim4 training to unlock the full potential of our powerful planning software.

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28Jul

From data to strategy: enhancing S&OP with the right information

Ensuring your supply chain, sales, and operations teams have the data they need, when they need it, and in a standardised and clear format, will enable the communication that is needed to drive a transformational Sales and Operations Planning process.

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Whitepaper: 8 trends in retail

Retail is changing fast. This whitepaper highlights 8 key trends shaping the future of inventory management, and how you can stay ahead

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Essentials of Slim4 July Second Session – Academy Event

Are you a new Slim4 user within your organisation? Sign up for our Essentials of Slim4 training to find out all about our software’s capabilities.

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22Jul

Supply Chain Day 2025 Singapore

Join supply chain professionals, business leaders, and technology experts at Supply Chain Day 2025 to explore what it really takes to build a supply chain that can adapt and thrive.

Event

24Oct

How food industry companies can make the most of demand peaks

In this article, we share how food businesses can anticipate the peak moments and respond with speed, confidence and precision.

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Whitepaper: Mastering Service Level Definitions

In this paper, we dig into service levels. Specifically, we will look at the different service level definitions in theory and how service levels are calculated given this definition.

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Key Insights from Supply Chain Managers

Supply chain leaders face increasingly complex challenges— whether it’s improving forecasting to prevent costly stockouts, embedding sustainability into day-to-day operations, or shifting teams from reactive tasks to strategic initiatives.

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Slimstock at MALT Expo 2025

Join us from 26–29 October at Malaysia’s leading Intralogistics and Supply Chain Management Event

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26Aug

High-Capacity Road Vehicles: comparing EMS configurations for efficient freight transport

In this article, we compare the two most prominent configurations trialled in parts of Europe: the 25.25-metre modular combination and the 32-metre double semi-trailer configuration.

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2025 Report: Strategic Insights into the Automotive Aftermarket Sector

The automotive aftermarket sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Margin pressure, increasing stock complexity, logistical disruptions, and the rise of electric vehicles are reshaping the market. In this expert-led report, you will find: The most relevant KPIs to benchmark your performance, Supply chain trends that are redefining the sector and Inventory management strategies proven by market leaders

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From S&OP to IBP: steps to evolve planning and connect strategy to execution

IBP must stop being a technical process and become a strategic one, connected to the company’s ambition. If the CEO isn’t in the room, if the data lacks quality, if decisions are still made in isolation, we’re not really doing IBP

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KPIs and Reporting December (APAC Region) – Academy Event

After completing this Masterclass, you will understand how to utilise data to monitor & interperet supply chain performance to attain actionable insights.

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02Dec

Advanced User Training October (APAC Region) – Academy Event

By linking theory to concrete practical examples, the Advanced User Training program provides you with the expertise to take more responsibility within the planning team.