Case Study: FleetPride achieves 1-month break-even and 50% E&O redeployment with Blue Yonder

FleetPride Drives Heavy-duty Returns on Slow Movers

FleetPride, the largest independent distributor of aftermarket heavy‑duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S., operates five regional distribution centers and 260 branches with localized assortments. Faced with 70% of SKUs selling less than one unit per month, the company struggled with excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory at the branch level and unreliable fractional forecasts that triggered unnecessary replenishments and stock imbalances.

FleetPride implemented Blue Yonder’s slow‑mover forecasting and replenishment—integrated into its existing Luminate Planning platform—using a patented integer representation of fractional forecasts and business‑rule aware deployment. The solution was live within days and delivered rapid value: break‑even in one month, reduced inventory across fast, medium and slow movers, improved service levels, and a 50% increase in redeployment of E&O inventory.

FleetPride

Brian Steinmiller

Manager of Demand, Inventory, and Production Planning