Case Study: Propex Fabrics achieves 35% inventory reduction and 50% SKU-level forecast improvement with Arkieva

How Propex systematically improves supply chain performance, enhancing efficiency and reliability with Arkieva

Propex, a North American synthetic fabrics manufacturer operating five plants and about 1,500 SKUs, faced poor SKU‑level forecasting that undermined inventory and service performance. As part of its staged CALM initiative to strengthen processes, metrics and organization, Propex engaged Arkieva and adopted advanced planning tools, including Arkieva’s Collaborative Demand Planner and Inventory Manager.

Arkieva implemented collaborative demand and inventory planning to improve SKU‑level forecasts and network visibility, enabling Propex to lower inventory by 35%, boost SKU forecast accuracy by roughly 50%, and maintain customer service levels above 98%. Arkieva’s phased approach also helped Propex build internal competence and sustain continuous supply‑chain improvements.

Propex

Frank Slaughter

Manager Production Planning & Scheduling