Case Study: Universal Paper & Plastics achieves streamlined stock levels and improved forecasting with Sage Inventory Advisor

Universal Paper and Plastics streamlines stock levels with Sage Inventory Advisor

Universal Paper & Plastics, a nationwide supplier of more than 400 SKUs with a 48–72 hour order lead time, needed better forecasting and inventory control as it scaled. After relying on manual Excel-based processes and finding Sage ERP X3’s out‑of‑the‑box forecasting unsuitable for a largely make‑to‑stock business, the company adopted the Sage Inventory Advisor cloud module alongside Sage ERP X3 to address stock shortages and streamline levels.

Sage Inventory Advisor was implemented to analyse historic data, model demand, flag potential shortfalls and feed actionable forecasts back into Sage ERP X3, improving planning, distribution and day‑to‑day stock decisions. The solution delivered faster, more accurate planning and reduced overstocking; Sage Inventory Advisor can reduce inventory by up to 35% and increase sales by 10% or more, and Universal Paper & Plastics has already seen smoother ERP performance and more reliable stock forecasts after going live.

Universal Paper & Plastics

David Sher

General Manager