Supply Planning

Keune

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

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Are you hiring for the supply chain jobs of the future?

Supply chain planning roles must evolve to address increasing complexity and disruption, emphasizing digital connectivity, sustainability, and resilience. This shift demands new expertise and cross-functional collaboration for future success.

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Slimstock and Colleqtive Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Store-Connected Supply Chain Solutions for Retailers

Slimstock and Colleqtive announce a technology partnership that connects central planning with store operations for smarter retail replenishment.

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How to successfully manage seasonal demand fluctuations

Optimise your inventory planning with Slim4: AI-powered seasonal forecasting, automatic seasonality detection, and accurate demand planning.

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Supply Chain Networking Breakfast: Bristol, with Go-Pak and Nisbets

Nisbets and GoPak are both Growing with Slimstock. On 23 September, both companies will discuss how they use Slimstock’s AI-enabled supply chain planning solution to improve margin and availability while reducing excess – even through increasing disruption.

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23Sep

Key Insights from Retail Supply Chain Leaders

Keeping shelves full without tying up capital in excess stock. Perishable products, seasonal peaks, sprawling store networks and rising customer expectations only make it harder. So what are the best-performing retailers doing differently?

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Meet Slimstock at SAPICS 2026

For over 30 years, Slimstock has helped organisations around the world make smarter supply chain decisions through better planning, forecasting and inventory optimisation. This year, we're proud to return to SAPICS 2026 as a Silver Sponsor, and we're looking forward to meeting the Southern African supply chain community once again.

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19Jul

Whitepaper series: The value of the EOQ in practice – Part III

While the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model is widely recognised as a powerful inventory optimisation tool, many organisations struggle to capture its full value. Poor SKU selection, large-scale rollouts, and misalignment with business objectives often prevent companies from realising the benefits EOQ can deliver.

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Masterclass | Syndey

This one-day training is designed for experienced users who want to regain confidence and sharpen their skills. Throughout the day, our expert consultants will guide you through key Slim4 concepts and best practices, helping you refresh your knowledge and skills.

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06Aug

Refresher Slim4 Class | Brisbane

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15Sep

Slimstock and Mees van den Brink join forces for international optimisation of inventory management

To create greater efficiency and insight within forecasting and inventory processes, Mees van den Brink has chosen to collaborate with Slimstock.

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The Balancing Act: The Secret to Higher Availability and Less Waste

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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08Jul

Nedschroef

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

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Slimstock Quebec User Day – June 2026

Join us for a full day of learning, networking and product insight- exclusively for Slimstock customers in Canada. This is your opportunity to connect with fellow supply chain professionals, get hands-on with the latest Slim4 developments, and sharpen your inventory optimization skills.

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23Jun

A supply chain stress test for pharma: what the Strait of Hormuz reveals about planning under pressure

Instability around the Strait of Hormuz exposes structural vulnerabilities across global pharma networks, impacting lead times, costs and medicine availability. Addressing this uncertainty requires a shift from efficiency‑led planning to more resilient, data‑driven supply chain decision‑making.

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Addressing food supply chain challenges with Slim4: improving availability and reducing waste

Food supply chains operate under constant pressure, where availability, freshness, and cost control directly affect service levels and profitability. This blog explores today’s key food supply chain challenges and how better forecasting, replenishment, and inventory planning help organisations reduce waste and stay competitiv

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Jacques’ Wein-Depot modernises its supply chain with Slimstock’s solution

Jacques’ Wein-Depot is now modernising the supply chain for its more than 350 depots using the Slim4 supply chain planning solution

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Slimstock Canada User Day – June 2026

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26Jun

Slimstock Executive Exchange – Africa

This June, we’re hosting the second Slimstock Executive Exchange in Cape Town. It’s a half-day gathering for people who care about where Africa’s supply chains are heading and how we can move forward together.

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04Jun

STËLZ centralises supply chain processes to strengthen growth ambitions

STËLZ’s rapid expansion brought with it challenges in terms of stock management. To support this growth efficiently, STËLZ has now opted for Slimstock’s Slim4 supply chain platform.

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Whitepaper series: The value of the EOQ in practice – Part II

The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model is often criticised for being too simple for real-world supply chains. In practice, planners regularly deviate from the theoretical optimum due to operational constraints, management decisions, or uncertainty in demand and cost parameters.

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Supply Chain Day Australia 2026

Supply Chain Day Australia 2026 brings together industry leaders and practitioners to explore how organisations are becoming smarter in their decisions, faster in their execution, and more resilient in the face of constant change.

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15Oct

What is a production schedule and how does it work?

Production scheduling is a critical process that ensures manufacturing operations run efficiently and customer demand is met on time. This blog explores how production scheduling works, why it is essential for operational efficiency, and how modern tools help businesses create more responsive and reliable production plans.

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The Strait of Hormuz crisis: Why the recent escalation with Iran threatens global supply chains

The recent escalation involving Iran and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global trade. This blog examines how instability in one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints is affecting energy markets, shipping routes and international supply chains.

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