Supply Chain Tactics

As a specialist retailer, wholesaler, and franchise, Verfsterk Groep covers the complete spectrum of the industrial market. The company has seen impressive results by professionalising its inventory management approach.

• 97% Service level
• 10% Less inventory
• 15% Increase in warehouse efficiency

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 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

DBD Distribution has grown from a family-run operation to become one of the largest providers of appliances and kitchen solutions to the construction industry.

• 18% reduction of inventory levels
• Availability improvement
• Standarised purchasing process

Van Leeuwen Wheeler, division of the manufacturer and distributor of pipes Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group, is the leading distributor in the United Kingdom of carbon and stainless steel pipes.

• 40% reduction in inventory levels
• Improved forecast accuracy
• Optimized trasnport patterns

The right stock, optimised batch sizes and peace on the factory floor; that is what the packaging manufacturer, Hordijk strived for when looking for ways to improve their manufacturing productivity.

• 50% stock improvement
• Optimize production batch sizes
• More responsible supply chain

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

Verpa Senco is a major player in the market for industrial fastening systems.

• Increased Stock Availability
• Reduced Days of Inventory
• Decreased Backorders

From their head offices in Burgess Hill, Technetix, a world leader in broadband technology, supplies a comprehensive range of innovative, class-leading products.

• £1.5 million reduction in stock value
• Enhanced availability
• Optimized sales and operations planning

Halfway through the nineties Galvano Groothandel B.V., who in 2007 became a part of the worldwide Saint-Gobain group, became one of the first companies to optimise their inventory with Slim4.

• turnover increase
• service level for fast movers
• Reduced inventory by half a million euros

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%

For over 80 years, FPS have strived to provide customers with the most comprehensive product range available in the market place.

• 60% reduction in out of stocks
• 90% Availability consistently in high 90%
• Improved supplier reliability