Case Study: ORS Nasco reduces inventory and improves service with GAINSystems

How ORS NascoTransformed Inventory Optimization

ORS Nasco, a large North American industrial supplies distributor, was struggling with excess inventory, frequent cross-shipments, and limited visibility across a complex network of 170,000+ SKUs, 10 stocking locations, and hundreds of suppliers. To address these challenges, ORS Nasco partnered with GAINSystems and its demand planning, inventory optimization, and replenishment planning tools to move from reactive purchasing to more disciplined, forecast-first planning.

GAINSystems implemented SKU-location forecasting, automated replenishment workflows, inventory sharing, cross-docking, and strategic buying tools, giving ORS Nasco better visibility and control in just six months. The results included a $5 million reduction in inventory, improved service levels, fewer cross-shipments and split orders, and more time for buyers to focus on strategic tasks instead of manual order management.

ORS Nasco

Shane McCarthy

Chief Operating Officer