Allocation & Replenishment

Bidfood

As a supplier to the hospitality sector, Bidfood must deliver flawlessly whilst keeping supply chain costs as low as possible. Without Slimstock’s supply chain platform, this would never have been achieved so successfully, say supply chain director Aukje Hoogewerf and supply chain manager Jan van Oostrum.

Direct control across the supply chain
Improved lead times
Better transport planning and management

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Keune

With Slim4, the Dutch haircare brand not only gained greater control over production and stock levels, but also took supply chain collaboration to a higher level.

Stronger collaboration across the supply chain
12% reduction in inventory levels
Transition from reactive to proactive planning

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Slimstock and Colleqtive Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Store-Connected Supply Chain Solutions for Retailers

Slimstock and Colleqtive announce a technology partnership that connects central planning with store operations for smarter retail replenishment.

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Supply Chain Networking Breakfast: Bristol, with Go-Pak and Nisbets

Nisbets and GoPak are both Growing with Slimstock. On 23 September, both companies will discuss how they use Slimstock’s AI-enabled supply chain planning solution to improve margin and availability while reducing excess – even through increasing disruption.

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23Sep

Key Insights from Retail Supply Chain Leaders

Keeping shelves full without tying up capital in excess stock. Perishable products, seasonal peaks, sprawling store networks and rising customer expectations only make it harder. So what are the best-performing retailers doing differently?

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K-Logistikus

From spreadsheets to supply chain control: how K-Logistikus transformed planning with Slimstock’s solution.

Inventory days reduced from 37 to 33
Service levels increased from 60% to 94%
Vehicle fill rates significantly improved

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Meet Slimstock at SAPICS 2026

For over 30 years, Slimstock has helped organisations around the world make smarter supply chain decisions through better planning, forecasting and inventory optimisation. This year, we're proud to return to SAPICS 2026 as a Silver Sponsor, and we're looking forward to meeting the Southern African supply chain community once again.

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19Jul

Whitepaper series: The value of the EOQ in practice – Part III

While the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model is widely recognised as a powerful inventory optimisation tool, many organisations struggle to capture its full value. Poor SKU selection, large-scale rollouts, and misalignment with business objectives often prevent companies from realising the benefits EOQ can deliver.

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Masterclass | Syndey

This one-day training is designed for experienced users who want to regain confidence and sharpen their skills. Throughout the day, our expert consultants will guide you through key Slim4 concepts and best practices, helping you refresh your knowledge and skills.

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06Aug

Refresher Slim4 Class | Brisbane

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15Sep

Slimstock and Mees van den Brink join forces for international optimisation of inventory management

To create greater efficiency and insight within forecasting and inventory processes, Mees van den Brink has chosen to collaborate with Slimstock.

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The Balancing Act: The Secret to Higher Availability and Less Waste

Join us for a networking breakfast where we will dive into the powerful supply chain planning capabilities of the Slim4 Platform.

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08Jul

Nedschroef

To gain better control over its forecasts, Nedschroef has successfully switched to Slimstock’s award-winning supply chain platform, Slim4.

40% more accurate forecasting
20% reduction in stock levels
Less transport, greater sustainability

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Slimstock Quebec User Day – June 2026

Join us for a full day of learning, networking and product insight- exclusively for Slimstock customers in Canada. This is your opportunity to connect with fellow supply chain professionals, get hands-on with the latest Slim4 developments, and sharpen your inventory optimization skills.

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23Jun

A supply chain stress test for pharma: what the Strait of Hormuz reveals about planning under pressure

Instability around the Strait of Hormuz exposes structural vulnerabilities across global pharma networks, impacting lead times, costs and medicine availability. Addressing this uncertainty requires a shift from efficiency‑led planning to more resilient, data‑driven supply chain decision‑making.

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Slimstock Canada User Day – June 2026

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26Jun

Slimstock Executive Exchange – Africa

This June, we’re hosting the second Slimstock Executive Exchange in Cape Town. It’s a half-day gathering for people who care about where Africa’s supply chains are heading and how we can move forward together.

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04Jun

Asian Food Group

To professionalise its procurement organisation and bring consistency to its supply chain processes, Asian Food Group opted for implement Slimstock's solution, reaching outstanding results.

Halving stock-outs
Control over delivery times
50% less wastage

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STËLZ centralises supply chain processes to strengthen growth ambitions

STËLZ’s rapid expansion brought with it challenges in terms of stock management. To support this growth efficiently, STËLZ has now opted for Slimstock’s Slim4 supply chain platform.

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Seasonality and product life cycle in the automotive market: A guide to forecasting demand

This article examines how the product life cycle and seasonality interact to shape demand in the automotive market. It explains how each stage of a vehicle’s life cycle affects sales patterns, and how recurring seasonal factors such as economic conditions, consumer behaviour and promotional events can further influence demand.

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Whitepaper series: The value of the EOQ in practice – Part II

The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model is often criticised for being too simple for real-world supply chains. In practice, planners regularly deviate from the theoretical optimum due to operational constraints, management decisions, or uncertainty in demand and cost parameters.

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Successful first edition of Slimstock’s women’s event: a keeper on the events calendar

An open and equal setting in an atmospheric venue, a delicious lunch and plenty of conversation about supply chain. Bring 14 women together around a table and Slimstock’s first Women in Supply Chain event is born

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XXl Nutrition

Demand for sports nutrition and supplements has been growing steadily for years. With Slim4, the e-commerce company can perfectly meet consumer demand and, nowadays, retailer demand too, without increasing stock levels.

Better stock balance
Optimal return
Better turnover rate

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Vlint expands its supply chain control tools to support rapid business growth

With rapid growth and a broader product range, Vlint’s team faced rising complexity in managing stock. To enable efficient, data‑driven decisions and scale with confidence, Vlint has now adopted Slimstock’s smart supply chain platform.

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