Demand Planning & Forecasting

Slim4 Safety Stock Masterclass – September 2026 – Slimstock UK

Why do we need safety stock? What variables determine safety stock? And how do you optimise it? Determining your safety stock is one of the basic decisions in stock optimisation.

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16Sep

Where supply planning, commerce & agentic intelligence unite

Slimstock will once again take centre stage at EuroShop 2026, reinforcing its position as a fiercely independent, privately owned technology partner for retailers who want results… not noise.

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Blueprint: Supply and demand flows in the supply chain

In any company, the supply chain is built on two main types of flows: demand, which reflects what the market requires, and supply, which shows how the organisation sources its inputs to meet that demand....

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Slimstock Executive Exchange – Saudi Arabia

This is a private networking evening created for senior leaders who value thoughtful discussion and purposeful connection. In a business environment shaped by rapid change and increasing complexity, leaders rarely get the opportunity to step back and engage with peers outside formal settings.

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12Feb

Supply chains are no longer neutral: What Mark Carney’s Davos speech means for Canadian businesses

At Davos, Mark Carney delivered a speech that goes beyond geopolitics. For companies managing supply chains, especially in Canada, it sounds like a wake-up call....

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Slimstock at MAINSTREAM WA 2026

At MAINSTREAM WA 2026, see how Slimstock enables data-driven spare parts planning that protects service levels while reducing reliance on reactive expediting.

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18Mar

Safety Stock Masterclass – July 2026 – Slimstock APAC

Why do we need safety stock? What variables determine safety stock? And how do you optimize it? Determining your safety stock is one of the basic decisions in stock optimisation.

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08Jul

EU–Mercosur agreement: progress and implications for trade

The European Union and the Mercosur bloc reached a political agreement on a wide-ranging trade and partnership deal. However, the deal has not yet entered into force. It remains subject to approval by the European Parliament, national parliaments in EU member states, and the legislatures of Mercosur countries.

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Prepare your supply chain for Chinese New Year 2026: A strategic guide

Chinese New Year (CNY) is one of the most disruptive recurring events for global supply chains. For companies that source products or components from Asia, especially China, the holiday season brings extended factory shutdowns, labour shortages, freight bottlenecks and complex planning decisions

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The Future of BI – Turning Data Into Decisions

This executive-level session brings together senior leaders, business strategists, and analytics professionals to explore how data can become a true driver of business performance and organisational agility.

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04Mar

Sales planning explained: definition, methods and benefits

In this blog, we break down the purpose of sales planning, the different types, the forecasting methods behind it and the impact it has across the business.

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Slim4 Latest Updates – April

Are you an ardent Slim4 user who regularly keeps up to date with our development roadmap and endeavours to get the most out of the system? This event may well be for you

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02Apr

Slim4 Latest Updates – July

Are you an ardent Slim4 user who regularly keeps up to date with our development roadmap and endeavours to get the most out of the system? This event may well be for you

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02Jul

Slim4 Latest Updates – October

Are you an ardent Slim4 user who regularly keeps up to date with our development roadmap and endeavours to get the most out of the system? This event may well be for you

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07Oct

Farmatodo

With over 350 stores in Venezuela, Colombia, and Argentina, Farmatodo is a leading Latin American drugstore retailer, where product availability is central to the customer experience.

31% reduction in out-of-stocks across stores
15% decrease in overall inventory levels
12% improvement in GMROI

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Breakfast Briefing: Discover the potential of Slim4 (Birmingham)

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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12Feb

Slim4 Safety Stock Masterclass – April 2026 – Slimstock UK

Why do we need safety stock? What variables determine safety stock? And how do you optimise it? Determining your safety stock is one of the basic decisions in stock optimisation.

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22Apr

Heutink

Providing to educational institutions from a brand-new distribution centre, Heutink takes care of thousands of schools and institutions, mainly in the Netherlands and Belgium. Heutink has been using Slim4 for years to keep control of the supply chain.

Increased product availability
Lower stock levels
Reliable delivery

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On – Demand Webinar: Availability is King!

How UPG is transforming the aftermarket supply chain to drive fast, reliable service. Join Antony Pickering, Procurement Manager at Universal Parts Group, as he shares how the UK’s leading independent distributor of truck parts and all-vehicle engine components transformed its supply chain — delivering outstanding service while unlocking working capital to fuel growth.

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Demand Management: definition, processes, strategies and best tools

Demand management is all about keeping customers happy. However, while no business wants to let its customers down, there are always financial constraints in place. Consequently, building huge stock piles of inventory to satisfy potential customer demand which may (or may not) materialise, is simply not an option...

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Mastering the Long Tail: how to turn niche products into profit

Customers expect choice. Customers expect next (or even same day) delivery. But as a one-stop-shop for all of your customer’s needs, you are probably all too familiar with the pains of managing a massive long tail! The question is: what can you do about it? How can?

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Checklist | Crisis-ready demand planning: What’s your score?

Is your demand planning crisis-ready? Score yourself and spot the gaps. Disruptions won’t wait. Use this practical scorecard to see how well your demand planning can handle uncertainty, and where to focus next.

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Breakfast Briefing: Discover the potential of Slim4 (Leeds)

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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12Nov

Who’s who in your demand review?

Let’s face some hard truths: You don’t have a time machine, and there’s no crystal ball to predict the future. But you still need a reliable view of future demand to drive your entire operation...

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