Inventory Optimisation Resources

Over the past 25 years, Cebeo has grown from a small organisation into a leading electrical wholesaler with a portfolio of more than 50,000 products. To provide excellent customer service, the company relies on Slimstock. Cebeo evolved from manual forecasting and reactive inventory management to a data-driven environment with proactive planning. The result? Fewer stockouts, less excess stock and more time for in-depth analysis.

• Improved stock balance
• Keeping up with trends and seasons
• Scalable

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

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

B&R Enclosures improved stock control and customer service by replacing spreadsheet-based planning with a structured, data-driven approach.

• Customer fill rates improved
• 7.5% stock reduction
• Structured forecasting

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

BTW Holding, through Benitomo, has established itself as one of the most prominent players in LATAM for spare parts, particularly thanks to its ability to offer high product availability and respond quickly to customer needs.

• 10% increase in service levels
• 10% reduction in excess inventory
• Controlled inventory growth (+12.72%)

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

Sabco is an Australian manufacturer of cleaning, signage and safety products. As it expanded across regions, its supply chain grew more complex, creating a need for more structured demand planning and stock control without losing flexibility.

• $1M inventory reduction
• 15% inventory held consistently
• No increase in stock-outs

Aster Pharmacy has strengthen its supply chain performance. Powered by Slim4, Aster is improving product availability, optimizing inventory, and enabling smarter, faster planning across its growing GCC retail network.

• 19% reduction in inventory (days on hand)
• 4% increase in product availability
• 26% reduction in excess stock

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

Faced with unpredictable demand for spare parts, PT Indo Traktor Utama implemented Slim4 to improve planning accuracy and support a more data-driven supply chain.

• Inventory days down to 68
• Active stock items up 250%
• Active assortment grew to 3,700

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

Exion Asia, a leading distributor of flow control solutions in Singapore, experienced outstanding inventory improvements after two years of using Slimstock's solution.

• Freed up $6 million in inventory
• 96% service level
• $9.7 million savings

Ameel Candy World now can anticipate erratic demand patterns and seasonal influences more quickly, enabling it to manage its stock optimally.

• Better stock balance
• 95% service level
• Only 3% loss

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

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

As an internationally active family business, Novatech International attaches great importance to efficient stock management. With Slim4 from Slimstock, it found the ideal solution and partner.

• 99.5% service level
• Lower stock levels
• Data-driven approach

Thanks to the implementation of the award-winning Slimstock platform, Technische Unie now has a modern and future-oriented inventory management system that supports the organisation's further growth and innovation.

• Increased product availability
• Lower stock levels
• Reliable delivery

Sligro's customer base is extensive and diverse, which translates into a complex supply chain. To operate as effectively as possible in this environment, Sligro has been successfully using Slim4 for a quarter of a century.

• 10% stock reduction
• Clear overview of ordering behaviour per customer
• Effective use of Academy

Kamera Express has future-proofed its inventory management and gained greater control over demand forecasts, seasonal influences and new product launches.

• 10% higher availability
• 8% reduced total stock value
• Lower workload

To gain control over the consumption of consumables and tool hire, Equans has opted for a revolutionary approach in collaboration with Slimstock.

• Better stock balance
• 99% service level
• Grip on hire and return

Implementos S.A. has become the leader in spare parts, supplies and accessories for the transport sector in LATAM. After a strategic initiative, the company identified the need to take its inventory management to the next level.

• 10% improvement in product availability each year.
• 20% sustained annual growth.
• 50% improvement in GMROI.

In partnership with Slimstock, the Belgian fashion retailer optimised inventory management across its 110 stores, enabling faster, data-driven responses to in-store demand.

• Enhanced responsiveness
• Reduced lead times
• Combating waste

Furukawa Rock Drill (FRD) has transformed its European spare parts operation with the help of Slimstock’s supply chain planning solution.

• Service level increased from 80% to 96%
• Better management of exceptions
• Enhanced supply chain

To unlock greater efficiency and scalability across its international operations, Sonepar, the world’s leading B2B distributor of electrical products, turned to Slimstock for a smarter approach to supply chain planning.

• Improved stock management worldwide
• Stronger product availability
• Aligned planning across countries

To support its rapid growth and complex product portfolio, Alliance Automotive Group, a leading supplier in the European automotive aftermarket, launched a supply chain transformation initiative.

• A 10-point increase in product availability
• €1 million reduction in stock value.
• Enhanced supply chain management

With more than three decades of industry experience and founded in the United States, ADI is a leading global distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products.

• 10% fill rate increase
• Improved target inventory by location
• Mass update capabilities enabled

Through an ambitious strategic plan and with the help of Slimstock, the company has aligned key areas, freeing up working capital and reinforcing its commitment to the well-being of Bolivian families.

• Reduced inventory by 50%
• 7% sales increase
• Operational improvements

Pure Encapsulations, sponsored by its parent company, Atrium Innovations, has streamlined its operations and is experiencing outstanding results.

• Quick reaction to address disruptions
• Enhanced supplier collaboration
• Reduced waste

Overseas Distribution Company, provide products to travellers at the right time in duty-free shops. Following the implementation Slim4, the company has achieved outstanding results.

• Smoother processes
• Increased service level
• Less working capital tied up in stock

Since implementing Slim4 in 2021, Evia has managed to automate processes and optimise order generation, better adapting to logistical conditions and reducing human error.

• +5% service level
• -20% of stock
• Process automation

Faced with rapid growth and rising complexity, Technicel turned to Slim4 to streamline inventory management.

• Improved forecasts
• Enhanced service levels
• Empowered to make informed decisions

Vandapower has maintained an overview and control of the supply chain during complex times, thereby improving customer service.

• Reduced stock value
• Increased in service level
• Increased reliability

Motocard increases its availability by 26% after implementing Slim4 to optimise stock

• 80% productivity improvement
• Availability increased by 26%
• 22% increased service level

Hoogvliet, a leading supermarket chain in the Netherlands, decided to implement Slim4 to improve supply chain management increasing shelf availability while reducing stock levels.

• 2% shelf availability increase
• Losses down 5%
• Centralised stock control

Nedis decided to transform its operation by partnering with Slimstock to improve stock management and efficiency experiencing outstanding results.

• 33% inventory value reduction
• Service level to 98.5%
• Stronger customer relationships

Facing a rapidly evolving market and growing competition, EQUIP partnered with Slimstock to optimise its supply chain, experiencing outstanding results.

• 12% availability boost
• Reduced excess stock
• Optimised supply resources

Versluis chose supply chain platform Slim4 to balance its inventory position. On Slimstock's advice, the layout was adjusted and the stock value has fallen by a third.

• Stock reduction
• Optimal order quantities
• Enhanced service levels

Distrivet, leader in veterinary distribution in Spain and Portugal, relies on Slimstock to optimise its supply chain, improve purchasing efficiency and raise the level of customer service.

• 99% Service level
• 17% Stock reduction
• 40% less stock days

Sonepar Italia, one of the leading players in the Italian B2B electrical material distribution market, has embarked on a significant supply chain transformation to align with the global standards of its parent company.

• Greater supply chain agility.
• Improved operational efficiency.
• Stronger alignment with the Sonepar Group.

Thanks to Slimstock's support, Sonepar, the electrical wholesaler has successfully mastered this challenge and implemented Slim4 in its first four central warehouses and experience some exciting results.

• Seamless Implementation
• Improved Inventory Optimisation
• Enhanced Process Efficiency

PT Wahana Inti Selaras is one of the largest distributors of machinery and spare parts in Indonesia. By adopting Slimstock's supply planning, the company streamlines its operations and maintains high reliability standards.

• 20% stock value reduction
• Reduction in inventory on hand from 11 to 9 months
• 94% availability

Europe's leading producer of special, coated graphic paper and packaging materials is increasingly customising Slimstock's award-winning platform, delivering numerous benefits.

• Improved stock availability and turnover
• Accurate lead times and efficiency
• Service levels at 98% or higher

To maintain a high standard of performance, IGEPA, a Dutch wholesaler, specialised in Paper & Board, Sign & Display, and Packaging, collaborates closely with Slimstock to support further growth.

• 30% reduction in stock value
• Turnaround time reduced to 67 days
• Service level reached 98%

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

Within a few months after going live, VDL Parts, supplier of a wide range of components, from engine parts to chassis and bodywork elements, has achieved clear successes with the supply chain platform Slim4.

• 10% increase in inventory turnover
• Streamlined service level control
• Scalable across systems

Kapriol, a leading supplier of protective equipment in Italy, has streamlined operations, achieving remarkable results: increased sales and reduced stock levels, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and performance.

• 97% service level
• 13% stock reduction
• 15% increase in average sales

Lyco, the UK's leading lighting company, has transformed its supply chain to enhance customer experience achieving outstanding results.

• 20% working capital improving
• 20% increase in stock turn
• Improved operational agility

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

By combining SEKO's global freight & fulfilment footprint with Slimstock's solution, Virgin Atlantic has transformed its inflight supply chain operation with the launch of an innovative 4PL control tower.

• Enhanced end-to-end visibility
• Improved agility around market changes
• Improved operational efficiency

Epwin Window Systems, the leading UK-based manufacturer and supplier of energy efficient windows, doors and fascia systems, has embraced Slimstock’s platform to enhance visibility, resilience and service.

• Improved forward visibility
• Improved intelligence empowering internal collaboration
• Reduced excess stock unlocking working capital

The Pet Shop UAE, a leading omnichannel platform for pet products, has recently embarked on a significant digital transformation journey to enhance its supply chain efficiency.

• Improved operational efficiency
• Increased visibility via data-driven insights
• Enhanced decision making

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%

Choppies, Africa's leading supermarket chain adopted Slimstock's supply chain planning platform to optimise its end-to-end retail network.

• $1.4 million working capital improvement
• 10% increase in sales
• 50% reduction in excess stock

Triscan, a trusted partner in the automotive aftermarket, elevated its supply chain planning capabilities with Slimstock.

• Improved forecast accuracy
• Enhanced operational agility
• Increased efficiency

As Europe's leading lighting suppliers, Brilliant AG partered with Slimstock to boost operational efficiency.

• 25% working capital improvement
• Improved productivity
• Improved resilience

RINK, a leading electrical wholesaler, relies on Slimstock to automotive its end-to-end operation.

• Increased operational efficiency
• Improved collaboration via centralised planning
• Optimised inventory balance

Germany's leading online coffee platform, Roastmarket, masters its purchasing challenges to optimise supply chain planning.

• Rationalised product assortment by 15%
• 2% availability increase
• 50% reduction in planner workload

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

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

HBM supply a complete range of workshop tools and machinery to metal and woodworking professionals. To improve control throughout its website and network of stores, HBM partered with Slimstock.

• Improved forward visibility
• Improved stock turn
• Improved budget alignment

For over 100 years, NP Nilsson has supplied the construction industry with building materials, tools, machinery, paint, and fastenings. By adopting Slimstock’s AI-powered planning platform, NP Nilsson has centralised planning.

• Optimised planning to support 40% revenue growth
• Improved visibility
• Improved operational agility

Manutan, a retail powerhouse dedicated to supplying office products, adopted Slimstock’s AI-powered platform to revolutionise its supply chain process enjoying outstanding results.

• Service level improvement
• 2 months decrease in stock coverage
• 45 minutes saved per order

The truck and trailer supplier, Frits Dijk, has upgraded its approach to supply chain planning with Slimstock’s Slim4 platform.

• 15% stock reduction
• 97% service level
• Improved chain collaboration

With ambitions to become one of the world’s leading pet players, Whitebridge Pet Brands, decided to unify its global end-to-end operation with Slimstock support.

• Enhanced visibility
• Increase in service levels
• Decrease in inventory value

Kave Home, an omnichannel retailer of designer furniture that sells its products in more than 80 countries, recognised Slimstock as the perfect ally to optimise its supply chain operations.

• 40% Reduced inventory levels
• 26% Increased turnover
• 15% Reduced carbon footprint

To elevate the planning team's knowledge and ensure the business gets the most out of Slimstock's supply chain planning platform, Slim4, BMN Netherlands has embraced the Slimstock Academy.

• Interactive knowledge sharing
• Better grip off Slim4 full potential
• More agile supply chain

To support continued growth and keep a handle on costs, the retail chain Dille & Kamille, implemented a new supply chain planning system to improve their operations.

• Less stock on e-commerce
• Improved service levels
• Decrease in DC stock

Boshart Industries is a manufacturer and supplier of innovative and high quality plumbing, heating, industrial, irrigation and water well parts. The introduction of Slimstock’s forecasting capabilities enabled Boshart to make data-driven decisions.

• Inventory reduction
• Enhanced forecasting
• Reduced stock obsolescence

Grupo Alipensa has more than 60 years of experience in the retail industry. In order to sustainably maintain growth, the company decided to rely on Slimstock and implement Slim4 to manage its supply chain.

• 98% Service level in 9 months
• Improved replenishment process
• Automation and time savings

As a producer of meat alternatives, Vivera operates in a fast-growing, highly dynamic market. With the support of Slim4, the manufacturer optimised order generation and improved its operations.

• Improved Forecasting Accuracy
• Enhanced Customer Service Levels
• Reduction in Stockouts

From tape to pallet wrappers, Hazel 4D has every packaging application covered. To help improve control over its supply chain amidst continued growth, the packaging specialist joined forces with the inventory experts at Slimstock.

• 99% availability across top products
• Inventory lead time reduced by 15-120 days
• Planning team efficiency enhanced for growth

From cables and steel to electrical components and safety products, Küpfer follows a clear customer-oriented strategy. After investing in Slimstock's solution, Slim4, Küpfer achieved a return on investment within the first year.

• 12% decrease in inventory
• 7% availability increase
• ROI obtained within first year

Boom, a leading wholesaler of laboratory products, observed impressive improvements within a year of implementing Slimstock's solution.

• 85% decrease in backorders
• 68% service level improvement
• The team have become supply chain experts

With five brands and one factory in Brazil, Fagron distributes drugs to pharmacies across the country.

• 94% stock availability achieved
• 3% availability increased
• Faster planning process

Coulisse, the manufacturer of window decorations, supplies an immense variety of articles. To support their continuous growth, Coulisse utilised Slim4 to increase product availability and reduce inventory levels.

• 40% sales increase
• 25% stock turn increase
• Less working capital tied up in stock

Founded in 1990, JÄGER DIREKT is an independently owned company that supplies specialist electrical companies with everything they need daily. After the implementation of Slim4, the company have experience outstanding results.

• 8% inventory reduction
• High product availability
• Improved service levels

As one of the leading German wholesalers of sustainable foodservice packaging, Bionatic Group distributes a complete range of disposable tableware and organic disposable cups made from renewable and recycled raw materials.

• Healthy levels of buffer stock
• Less build-up of unnecessary inventory
• Better understanding of the forecast

The leading producer of heat pump systems, Itho Daalderop, has made the strategic decision to move away from its make-to-stock model in favour of a make to order model.

• reduction in spare parts
• Full control of availability
• Better supplier relations

For Mayflex, ensuring their supply chain is capable of attaining customer service excellence is not just a priority, it is essential.

• 20% reduction in stock days
• 99% availability on top products
• 98% of orders fulfilled from stock on a next day delivery

Fatboy suprises with their indoor and outdoor collection, ranging from lamps to air loungers, from modular outdoor sofas to oversized hammocks.

• Inventory control maximized
• Maximum turnover and profit margins
• More flexible supply chain

Since opening in 1990, Hardware Resources has grown into several product lines across multiple brands in the kitchen cabinet, bath and closet industries.

• 99% fill rate maintained
• 30% inventory reduction achieved
• 5% increase in sales

Find out how The Perfume Shop boosts customer experience through agile O+O replenishment.

• 97% Service levels despite disruption
• 200% increase in online orders
• Addressed demand volatility with flexible forecasting

As the U.K.’s leading supplier of hydroponic equipment, HydroGarden has set the industry standard in service and product quality since 1996.

• £7m to £4.5m inventory reduction
• Greater transparency over inventory KPIs
• Healthy growth in sales

Over the last 25 years, Global Chair Components has established a solid reputation as the UK’s leading trade-only supplier of chair components and contract furniture.

• Increased visibility
• Better fault management
• Improved statistical forecasts

With over 260,000 SKUs, J&S Automotive is one of the largest distributors of premium parts, tools and automotive services to the Irish independent aftermarket.

• £1m inventory reduction
• 7% availability increase
• 40% excess stock reduction

As a distributor and retailer, Adagio Group understands the importance of maintaining an optimal level of inventory to maximise the profitability of the company.

• turnover increase
• more stock turn
• service levels

With rapid growth across all of their European branches, the team at Hendi had lost sight of their inventory position.

• to over 97% service levels
• Annual growth between 10% and 15%
• Reduced shipping costs

Flowtechnology is the “Premier” catalogue provider for Fluid Power and Industrial products within the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

• 25% stock reduction
• Reduced manual work
• Efficient inventory optimization

Since its establishment in 1947, Lasaulec B.V has been a leading technical wholesaler.

• availability rate achieved
• stock reduction attained
• Availability increased to over 98%

The Kramp Group operates internationally and has three business units: Kramp Agri, Kramp Industry, and Kramp Forest & Grasscare.

• higher turnover rate achieved
• Significant inventory reduction
• Improved communication

HobbyCraft, with head offices in Bournemouth, are the UK´s leading retailer of craft products.

• 20% stock reduction
• Improved availability
• Confident stock management

Based in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands, Dijkgraaf-Reinders supplies a complete range of food and non-food items to restaurants, cafes, schools and healthcare organisations.

• 30% less missed orders
• 10% inventory decrease
• Increased delivery reliability

Hemmink offers a growing range of approximately 15,000 articles, of which 20% is held in stock.

• Service level increased from 95% to 99%
• Stock value dropped by 20%
• Reduced backorders from 10% to 1%

Founded in 1976 under the name Jensen Parts and Services Ltd.

• reduction in stock days
• availability improvement
• More responsive to changes in demand

With ever increasing demand, managing the inventory was becoming an increasingly labour intensive task.

• €100,000 inventory decrease
• Service level increased to 95%
• 20% inventory value reduction

The implementation of the inventory optimisation software, Slim4, has resulted in an inventory reduction of 10 percent. In addition to this, availability has also improved considerably and HG International now achieves service levels in excess of 99 percent.

• inventory reduction
• service levels
• time saved

For ABS All Brake Systems, maintaining consistently high levels of availability is critical.

• increase availability
• Reduced inventory cost
• Less risk of obsolescence

Ensuring customers receive a fast, efficient and dependable delivery is what separates Ideal bathrooms from its competitors.

• Greater accuracy in demand anticipation
• Enhanced Supplier Management
• Optimised Assortment Management

Fabory is a multinational wholesaler of fasteners, whose strength lies in the breadth of its range.

• 98% Service levels achieved
• Potential €4 million savings
• Enhanced visibility

Find out how Brymec optimised supply chain processes to attain a 99.

• 99% service level on its top 1000 products
• 10% stock turn increase
• Transparency over future inventory requirements

Wildkamp offers a very varied range: from colossal drums and pipes of more than six meters long, to screws and rings of only a few millimetres.

• stock reduction
• service levels
• Efficient store replenishment

As the business continued to enjoy consistent growth, keeping control of the inventory became an increasingly complicated undertaking for the team at MediReva.

• time savings
• reduction in backorders
• decrease in lead times

Pharmaceutical supplier, Mediq, has implemented a new planning concept to optimise replenishment of their 250 strong chain of pharmacies across the Netherlands, 27 of which are franchises.

• decrease in overall stock levels
• increase in service level
• reduction in SKU´s

As the world’s leading manufacturer of lead-acid batteries, GS Yuasa’s broad assortment encompasses everything from high performance automotive and motorcycle batteries to reliable industrial and leisure power products.

• 99% Availability during high season
• Cost reductions and time savings achieved
• Excess stock managed effectively

Over the last 35 years we Ultra Finishing has gained a wealth of experience supplying the leading names in bathrooms.

• Enhanced visibility
• Improved forecast accuracy
• Forecast accuracy