Case Study: ORS Nasco Reduces Inventory by $5M with GAINSSystems

How ORS Nasco Optimized Inventory & Service Levels with GAINS

ORS Nasco, a large North American B2B distributor of industrial, welding, safety, and MRO supplies, was struggling with excess inventory, costly cross-shipments, and limited visibility across a complex network of 170,000+ SKUs, 10 stocking locations, and nearly 500 suppliers. To address the challenge, ORS Nasco turned to GAINSystems and its demand planning, inventory optimization, and replenishment planning tools.

GAINSystems implemented a forecast-first planning approach, monthly demand planning workflows, and automated replenishment approvals to help ORS Nasco buy smarter and place inventory in the right locations. The results included a $5 million reduction in inventory, fewer cross-shipments and split orders, more strategic purchasing, and better service levels, including a successful $2 million strategic buy during go-live.

ORS Nasco

Shane McCarthy

Chief Operating Officer