Slimstock Case Studies10 Customer Stories & Results

Challenge

Managing broad product range and variable demand while maintaining service levels; need for better KPI visibility

Results

Service levels increased 10%; excess inventory reduced 10%; controlled inventory growth; shifted from reactive to anticipatory planning

Challenge

Limited visibility; manual planning prone to errors; fragmented systems; reactive planning causing stockouts and overstock

Results

Service levels increased from 60% to 94%; inventory days reduced from 37 to 33; improved visibility across entire organization

Challenge

Spreadsheet-based planning with poor visibility; excessive supply and stockouts; fill rates only 80%

Results

Customer fill rates improved to 90%; stock investment reduced 5-7.5%; emergency freight costs significantly reduced

Challenge

Need to improve demand forecasting and safety stock calculation; optimize supply chain processes

Results

Inventory reduced more than 10%; availability improved 4%; 80% of planning processes automated within 7 months

Challenge

Unpredictable demand from cost-of-living crisis; long-lead-time products; volatile upstream supply chain with high container costs and currency fluctuations

Results

Excess stock reduced by 3.4%; availability increased to 99% on top product lines; forecast review time massively reduced

Challenge

Food service sector vulnerable to supply chain volatility; global inflation and supply chain disruption from Ukraine war

Results

Stock value reduced by £6 million while improving service levels; 60% reduction in stock write-off

Challenge

Rapid revenue growth (doubled in 4 years); volatile demand driven by influencer marketing; production capacity constraints; complex spreadsheet-based planning

Results

Inventory levels fell by 12%; production planners can identify capacity peaks months in advance; collaboration with customers like Bleach London improved

Challenge

Merging two major companies (Kiwoko and Tiendanimal) with different inventory systems; integration of Ornimundo stores

Results

43% reduction in stockouts after Slim4 implementation; automation allowed planners to focus on value-added tasks

Challenge

Need to create leaner warehousing and logistics operations; ensure zero stockouts for inflight services; minimize environmental impact

Results

Implemented advanced forecasting, demand planning, order optimization, and dynamic fulfillment; achieved enhanced visibility and improved operational efficiency