PROBLEM
Popular Grocer needed to replace outdated warehouse ordering system & improve stock conditions on top selling items.
SOLUTION
Visibility & Analytics
We forecasted out-of-stocks, alerting the Category Manager with the lead time necessary to expedite POs and increase order quantities to stay in stock, especially on top items.
Automated Ordering
We stratified item mix and applied ordering rules for all products coming into both the warehouse, and then into the stores. We forecasted out-of-stocks, alerting the Category Manager with the lead time necessary to expedite purchase orders and increase order quantities to stay in stock, especially on top items.
RESULTS
- 34% reduction in inventory investment, totaling $176M
- 11 day reduction in excess center store inventory
- 200 basis pt. improvement in service levels into stores
- 48% improvement in on time deliveries from suppliers
