Case Study: AL-KO cuts stock by 20% and reaches 99% service levels with EazyStock

AL-KO cuts stock 20% while hitting 99% service levels with EazyStock

AL-KO Gardentech UK, a leading developer and manufacturer of gardening equipment, faced significant inventory management challenges. With thousands of SKUs, they experienced prolonged stockouts and excess inventory, leading to poor service levels. After their Microsoft ERP system proved unsuitable for stock planning, they sought a specialist solution from vendor EazyStock to improve service levels and optimize working capital.

By implementing EazyStock's cloud-based inventory planning software, AL-KO leveraged advanced forecasting algorithms and inventory policies. The solution provided daily data adjustments, risk of run-out alerts, and ABC analysis. The results were a 20% reduction in stock while achieving 99% service levels, a 100% fulfillment rate for one product band, and a significant reduction in backorder shipping costs. Vendor EazyStock's dedicated customer success manager was instrumental in tailoring the system to AL-KO's specific needs.

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