Supply Planning

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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Solving the Availability Challenge

Join Slimstock and customer speaker Antony Pickering, Procurement Manager at Universal Parts Group, for practical insight into one of today’s toughest supply chain challenges: delivering strong availability across a growing range without letting inventory costs spiral.

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09Jul

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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Successful first edition of Slimstock’s women’s event: a keeper on the events calendar

An open and equal setting in an atmospheric venue, a delicious lunch and plenty of conversation about supply chain. Bring 14 women together around a table and Slimstock’s first Women in Supply Chain event is born

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Vlint expands its supply chain control tools to support rapid business growth

With rapid growth and a broader product range, Vlint’s team faced rising complexity in managing stock. To enable efficient, data‑driven decisions and scale with confidence, Vlint has now adopted Slimstock’s smart supply chain platform.

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Slimstock Executive Exchange – Cyprus

Slimstock and NexTech will bring together a curated group of executives in Nicosia for a focused half-day exchange designed to explore the future of supply chain leadership in a rapidly evolving digital landscape

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02Apr

WSB Finishing Equipment chooses Slimstock for future-proof inventory management

WSB Finishing Equipment, a specialist and importer of surface treatment equipment and adhesive and sealant equipment, has opted for Slimstock's supply chain platform to ensure higher delivery reliability and the optimal use of working capital.

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Slimstock Executive Exchange – Saudi Arabia

This is a private networking evening created for senior leaders who value thoughtful discussion and purposeful connection. In a business environment shaped by rapid change and increasing complexity, leaders rarely get the opportunity to step back and engage with peers outside formal settings.

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12Feb

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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