Supply Chain Tactics

Exclusive interview: “People, processes and technology, have to work in harmony to deliver supply chain success”

Various challenges have been thrust upon distribution businesses of late, and there’s little sign of this stopping in the near future.

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LMC

For over a century, LMC has been the partner of choice for furniture professionals. As a long-standing Slimstock customer, LMC continued to optimise its supply chain with Slimstock.

80% reduction in backorders
Increased operational resilience
Reduced supply chain costs

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Demand Planner 2.0

Discover how AI-powered demand planning tackles supply chain challenges. Learn skills needed & career paths in this evolving role. Explore now!

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From budget bathroom renovations to luxurious dining spaces, National Tiles has pioneered the tiling industry for over 40 years. To cement its market-leading position, National Tiles adopted Slimstock's Ai-powered planning platform.

Increased product availability
Improved end-to-end visibility
Significant reduction in supply chain costs

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Stockouts – What Are They and How Can You Prevent Them?

Stockouts are a glaring signal of supply chain issues, affecting profits and customer satisfaction. Prevent them with smart planning and great tools.

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Profitable Category Management In Retail

Unlock the power of retail category management. Optimize strategies for profitability and enhance the shopping experience.

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Transform your S&OP with Machine learning

Daan Majoor, Slimstock´s CTO with over 25 years at the helm of our product development, is responsible for advancing the Slimstock platform to help businesses conquer their supply chain challenges and forge a competitive advantage.

Slimstock Machine Learning Expert Daan Majoor

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Embrace Business Intelligence for better supply chain decision-making

Embrace Business Intelligence for agile supply chain decisions. Unlock insights, optimize inventory, and enhance operational efficiency.

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Keune Haircosmetics enhances production planning capabilities with the Slim4 platform

Keune Haircosmetics will adopt Slimstock's supply chain planning platform, Slim4, to enhance visibility throughout its end-to-end supply chain.

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Ask the expert: How can you leverage S&OP to unlock a sustainable competitive advantage?

Elevate your business competitiveness with expert insights on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). Learn from industry leader Prof. Jan Stentoft.

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KITEA propels African expansion with Slimstock

KITEA, Morrocco’s leading furniture and decoration company, has launched a supply chain transformation to establish a robust supply chain foundation for international expansion.

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A Guide to Scenario Planning: Key Strategies and Examples

Optimize your Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) strategy. Discover how scenario planning enhances supply chain resilience and agility.

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Cras Woodgroup aims to cut excess stock with Slim4

Timber merchant Cras Woodgroup will adopt Slimstock's AI-powered supply chain planning platform, Slim4,

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eSolutions Furniture

eSolutions Furniture is North America’s leading e-commerce solution for residential and commercial furniture. Committed to continuously innovates its operation, eSolutions joined forces with Slimstock.

Improved Visibility
Enhanced cross-functional collaboration
Improved operational efficiency

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Vendor Managed Inventory – What It Is & How To Use It In Supply Chain

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a longstanding concept essential for food retailers as suppliers take a proactive role.

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Time to tackle the supply chain talent crisis

Dive into strategies to address talent shortages in the supply chain. Learn how to redefine roles, upskill teams and utilise technology effectively.

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Óticas Brasil Sharpens Supply Chain Visibility with Slimstock

Óticas Brasil, a trailblazer in optical technologies, has embarked on a groundbreaking supply chain initiative to digitalise planning and enhance collaboration across the entire supply chain.

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Just In Time: an (almost) Stockless approach to inventory planning

Managing inventory well is a challenge for any business, especially in uncertain times when supply chain reliability is low and demand is volatile.

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Wäschekrone strengthens supply chain efficiency through partnership with Slimstock

Wäschekrone has entered into a strategic partnership with Slimstock to maintain and expand the excellent level of service.

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Schrödinger’s Inventory Paradox

We are probably all familiar with Schrödinger´s famous thought experiment, where he imagines a cat in a closed box with a flask of poison, which is broken at a random moment.

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Supplier Relationship Management: a guide to better supplier selection, negotiation & performance evaluation

In today´s complex environment, there are a number of challenges that threaten business performance.

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Moonen Packaging

Find out how Moonen Packaging is tackling supply chain disruptions and maximising efficiency with Slim4 inventory optimisation.

20% stock turn increase
97% service level
Reduction in inventory value

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What is Production Planning? Importance + Examples

The objectives of production planning are clear: to maximise productivity and plan manufacturing to meet customer expectations while minimising excesses or stock-outs.

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Quantifying the value of S&OP

Unlock your business potential with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). Enhance service, optimize costs, and thrive in dynamic markets.

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