Supply Chain Tactics

How Master Data Drives the Success of Digital Initiatives

After working with thousands of businesses across the globe, we understand the challenge companies face. That is why we have put together this simple guide to master data to help you out!

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Safety stock inventory Q&A

Safety stock inventory is the additional level of inventory businesses hold in order to minimise the risk of stock out. However, being overly cautious can quickly result in costly excess and obsolescence: both of which will erode margins. So what factor should you take into account when determining the optimal level of safety stock inventory?

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Is OTIF The Right Way to Measure Availability?

What on Earth is OTIF? And can it help your business perform better? To answer this question effectively, let’s look back at the groundings of OTIF.

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Inventory Turnover: What is it, a Beginner’s Guide

Your inventory could be an untapped goldmine.

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Verfsterk Groep

During the corona period, we benefited enormously from Slim4. As suppliers were forced to close for a few weeks, Slim4 could calculate exactly which orders we had to bring forward.”

Service level
Less inventory
Increase in warehouse efficiency

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Supply Chain Management: How To Build a More Resilient Operation?

Effective supply chain management is crucial for businesses to succeed in today's global economy. From sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products, every stage of the supply chain must be optimized for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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Supply Planning: 5 Strategies To Build a More Dependable Operation

How can you improve your supply planning and build a more robust & dependable operation?

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How Can You Reduce The Impact of the Bullwhip Effect?

Many companies are currently dealing with a strong bullwhip effect.

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Farmacity teams up with Slimstock to improve in-store availability

Find out how Farmacity implemented Slim4 to optimise replenishment throughout its omnichannel operation.

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Inventory Cost – The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Costs and Boosting Profits

From the cost of purchasing the inventory in the first place to storing it in your warehouse, and moving it throughout your network...

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Attain operational excellence in your automotive supply chain

ATTAIN OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN YOUR AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN

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Vivera

Find out how Vivera optimised production planning with Slim4

Improved Forecasting Accuracy
Enhanced Customer Service Levels
Reduction in Stockouts

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Küpfer

For more than 140 years, Küpfer has been dedicated to supplying their range of imported products to the industrial sector in Chile.

decrease in inventory
availability increase
ROI obtained within first year

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has to be draft – Unicar-Yale

Unicar-Yale is the official importer of Yale forklifts in Italy.

Forecast accuracy
Workload reduction
Inventory value reduction

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Implementos S.A.

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availability increase
branch availability boost
stock turn enhancement

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9 TIPS TO ROCKET LAUNCH YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL AFTER A CRISIS

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DBD Distribution

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

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Van Leeuwen Wheeler

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

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Hordijk

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.

stock improvement
Optimize production batch sizes
More responsible supply chain

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Tile Group Netherlands

Tile Group Netherlands is the market leading supplier of tiles in the Netherlands.

Inventory decrease within 6 months
service level achieved
Cash flow improvement

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Lasaulec

Since its establishment in 1947, Lasaulec B.

availability rate achieved
stock reduction attained
Availability increased to over 98%

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Kramp Group

The Kramp Group operates internationally and has three business units: Kramp Agri, Kramp Industry, and Kramp Forest & Grasscare.

higher turnover rate achieved
300,000 stock items managed efficiently
Improved communication

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Verpa Senco

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

Increased Stock Availability
Reduced Days of Inventory
Decreased Backorders

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Technetix

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

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

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