Supply Chain Tactics

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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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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Slimstock at CeMAT Southeast Asia 2026

Join us at CeMAT Southeast Asia 2026 to discover how Slimstock’s advanced supply chain and inventory solution, Slim4, can help optimise your logistics and streamline your operations.

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12May

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

Bahtera Adi Jaya

Bahtera Adi Jaya, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals in Indonesia, turned to Slim4 to modernise its planning and overcome rising supply chain complexity.

Reduced excess and dead stock
Improved availability and service levels
Stronger customer trust

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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

What is supply chain visibility?

Supply chain visibility reflects a company’s ability to see and track every component of their supply chain, from raw materials to finished products, in near real time...

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Optimising supply chain resilience: managing supplier closures with Slim4

Supplier shutdowns can cause major disruptions to your supply chain. Whether it’s Chinese New Year, national holidays, factory maintenance, or unexpected strikes, failing to plan ahead can lead to stock shortages, delayed orders, and frustrated customers.

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02Dec

Optimising supply chain resilience: managing supplier closures with Slim4

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24Sep

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

Optimising supply chain resilience: managing supplier closures with Slim4

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10Jun

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

Wholesale distribution: how distributors operate

In this article, we will examine the middle link, the one that moves finished goods from the factory to the shop: wholesale distribution

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Ecommerce Inventory Management: what it is and why it matters in today’s omnichannel retail landscape

This article explores what ecommerce inventory management means today, the key challenges, benefits, best-practice techniques and the technology needed to build a more agile and profitable operation.

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MRT takes control of its supply chain with Slimstock’s support

Moreda-Riviere Trefilerías (MRT) is a leading manufacturer of wire products: nails, mesh, cables, metal fencing and solutions for sectors such as construction, agriculture and industry. MRT decided to optimise its inventory planning and management model with the support of Slimstock.

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Slimstock and Vena join forces to connect supply chain planning and financial planning

Slimstock, a global leader in supply chain planning, will launch a strategic partnership with Vena, the only agentic AI-powered FP&A platform built on the Microsoft technology ecosystem.

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Trends that will define the supply chain in 2026: technology, resilience and sustainability

As global supply chains emerge from a year of geopolitical tensions, high freight costs, and disrupted trade routes, 2026 is shaping up to demand smarter, more resilient operations. With AI now capturing most strategic investments, companies are turning to technology, agility, and sustainability to stay competitive in an increasingly complex landscape

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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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The 10-step guide to building a resilient pharma supply chain

Is your pharma supply chain part of the 63% still fragile? In this expert-developed checklist, you'll discover how to: evaluate your resilience, build your crisis-readiness board and lay the groundwork for antifragility

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