CASE STUDY
Company
Stonegate Precision Tooling
Location
United Kingdom
Industry
Machinery & Equipment
ERP
Sage 200
Challenge
Relied on projections from sales representatives to. forecast demand Projections were erratic & unreliable due to ever-changing needs
Solution
Netstock classified the inventory correctly, enabling smart forecasting
Result
After 4 months:
A significant drop in stock value Reduced excess stock by 50%.
Achieved a 96,26% fill rate against a target of 95%.
Just in time ordering ensures optimal efficiency
Stonegate relied on their Sage 200 ERP to provide forecast quantities. However, due to most of their customers being on a consignment agreement, the figures were not a true reflection of stock on hand. Their minimum order quantities needed constant updating due to the fluctuations of volumes for high classification items.
Netstock was implemented and has given them a clear picture of their inventory.
“If you want to reduce your inventory to improve your cash flow and stock turns while improving service, I recommend Netstock every time. We can now forecast and project our inventory portfolio, which is critical for successful inventory management.”
Alan Pollard, Operations Manager
By having all critical data in a single dashboard, they were able to see potential stock-outs before they became a problem. They were also able to drill down into each category and get a full history of all their items, which was invaluable to Stonegate. Ultimately, Stonegate was able to place smaller, more frequent orders with their suppliers. This improved process resulted in a dramatic improvement in cash flow, a boost in their fill rate, and a major reduction in their excess stock.
“I researched several inventory management applications, all who claimed to provide what we needed for our business,” said Alan Pollard, Operations Manager. “When it came to the crunch, Netstock was the only solution able to deliver on our expectations”.
“If you want to improve your cash flow and stock turnaround while reducing your stock value, I would recommend Netstock every time. We are now able to forecast and project our inventory portfolio, which is a critical component for successful inventory management,” Alan concluded.
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