Case Study: Acme United achieves 15-20% inventory reduction and 98% service levels with John Galt Solutions' Atlas Planning Suite

Acme United Reduces Inventory and Increases Service Levels with John Galt Solutions

Acme United, a 150‑year‑old global supplier of cutting, measuring, first aid and sharpening products, struggled with inefficient forecasting and poor visibility—relying on manual spreadsheets instead of customer‑level forecasts in their ERP, which led to inventory inefficiencies and falling fill rates. To address this, Acme United selected John Galt Solutions and its Atlas Planning Suite to replace the manual process and improve collaboration across sales and management.

John Galt Solutions implemented Atlas Planning Suite modules—Demand Management for customer‑level forecasts, the Planning Portal for rapid collaboration, and Inventory Management to optimize stock—delivering measurable results: inventory dropped 15–20% and customer service levels rose from 92% to 98%. The improvements also let Acme absorb additional volume from acquisitions without increasing planning headcount, demonstrating clear operational and financial impact.

Acme United

Steve Jensen

Forecast Manager