Assortment Planning

A complete guide to obsolescence management

In this article you will learn the basic principles for detecting declining behaviour in our products and, therefore, knowing how to stop the supply of certain items in time before they become obsolete.

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BouwMaat

Bouwmaat, a building materials wholesaler with 47 branches across the Netherlands, has transformed its supply chain by partnering with Slimstock, witnessing outstanding improvements.

Cut deliveries by 60%
Increased availability
Real-time supply chain insights

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Astro Lighting

Astro Lighting, the leading British lighting design specialist, has joined forces with Slimstock to improve supply chain performance and realise their ambitious growth objectives.

Increased efficiency
Mitigated risk of product obsolescence
Enhanced visibility

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Super Asia Foods Empowers Canada’s South Asian and Ethnic Food Market with Supply Chain Transformation Project

Super Asia Foods, Canada’s leading wholesale supplier for South Asian, ethnic, and halal supermarkets, has embarked on a transformative journey to optimise its supply chain in collaboration with Slimstock.

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Inventory Management for Fresh Produce: Balancing Waste and Availability

A key characteristic of fresh produce (fruit and vegetables) is that this assortment changes throughout the year in terms of supplier, packaging, and price. Fresh produce buyers know exactly when they need to switch countries of origin, but do they also know how much to purchase? How can they...

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VISTONY Partners with Slimstock to optimise stock levels

VISTONY, a global leader in the production and distribution of lubricants, coolants, and maintenance products, has partnered with Slimstock to transform its supply chain operations by optimising stock levels and availability.

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Reverse Logistics: What It Is and How to Turn It Into a Competitive Advantage

In this article, we will delve into how effective management of reverse logistics can set your business apart from the competition.

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Danerolles and Magioni Choose Slimstock to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency

Danerolles and Magioni, producers of fresh dough for the home baking market in the Netherlands, have chosen Slimstock's supply planning platform to increase efficiency and improve their ability to respond to disruptions.

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Bofrost*

To ensure the efficiency of its supply chain, bofrost*, a leading provider of frozen foods, implemented Slimstock’s supply planning solution for end-to-end operational planning.

95.4% service level (+6.4 points with Slim4)
-41% overstock
Reduced carbon footprint

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Management by Exception: How to Focus on What Really Matters

In modern supply chain management, the exponential growth of product assortments and the increasing number of stores and warehouses present a constant challenge. As catalogues expand with new entries, the complexities of efficiently managing each item also increase...

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Yomart embarks on a technology initiative to modernise its supply chain operations with Slimstock

Yomart, a leading player in Indonesia’s retail sector, has launched a supply chain initiative to centralise planning, improving on-shelf availability and enhancing visibility throughout its end-to-end operation.

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Navigating the Complexities of Aftermarket Inventory Management

Discover why managing critical spare parts is so challenging for aftermarket companies and learn proven strategies to overcome these obstacles. This article provides actionable insights to enhance inventory management practices and drive operational efficiency

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That’s a wrap – 5 top takeaways from our UK Customer Day

Uniting industry innovators, expert speakers, and like-minded supply chain professionals, this year’s event offered a unique opportunity for our customer community to work together to address pressing challenges and emerging opportunities. Here are our top takeaways…

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What is operational efficiency? How to achieve and measure it?

Achieving greater operational efficiency not only improves financial outcomes but also enables businesses to adapt to changing customer demands and position themselves as leaders in their industry.

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GME

The premier distributor of fall protection and safety equipment, GME Supply, adopted Slimstock’s platform to optimise supply chain planning across 6 locations.

Unlocked 40% efficiency improvement
Increased availability while reducing inventory levels
Created significant time-savings mitigating the need to hire two additional planners

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Inventory Management: Optimisation and Key Strategies to Maximise Profitability

Inventory management is a business process that directly influences a company's profitability and competitiveness. The key lies in achieving a balance between having enough stock to meet demand and minimising storage costs and the risk of obsolescence...

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Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: Optimizing Operations in the MEA Region

Pharmaceutical companies play a crucial role in ensuring that life-saving medicines reach the people who need them most...

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Everflow Supplies Taps into Supply Chain Innovation with Slimstock collaboration

Everflow Supplies, a leading family-owned plumbing and industrial supply company, will adopt Slimstock’s solution to underpin its ambitious growth plans while improving customer experience.

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Artica pursues explosive growth with supply chain transformation

Artica, an e-commerce trailblazer with ten warehouses and hundreds of SKUs, has embarked on a major supply chain transformation in collaboration with Slimstock to centralise its operation, enhancing efficiency and elevating service levels.

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Southgate

With Slimstock's support, the leading packaging distributor successfully adopted Slimstock’s Slim4 platform to reduce inventory while improving service levels.

9% inventory reduction
Stock target achieved three months earlier than anticipated
Availability increased from 91% to 96%

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Quooker optimises production with Slimstock

Quooker partners with Slimstock to streamline procurement and production, ensuring efficient supply chain management and innovation.

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Emuca

Emuca, a family-owned enterprise specialising in crafting, producing, and distributing furniture fittings leverages Slimstock advanced platform to achieve service excellence.

13% OTIF increase
€9 million working capital improvement
75% reduction in lost sales due to stock outs

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IskayPet Group

Following a merger of Kiwoko and Tiendanimal, IskayPet Group is Spain's leading pet care retailer. To unify its end-to-end network, IskatPet embraced AI-Powered planning with Slimstock.

43% Reduction in stock-outs
Improved efficiency via increased automation
Significant time savings

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PT. Indo Traktor Utama aims to accelerate service excellence and boost satisfaction

PT. Indo Traktor Utama has teamed up with Slimstock to bolster service levels and drive efficiencies throughout its end-to-end supply chain.

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