Case Study: Garden Planter Co. reduces inventory by 30% with ToolsGroup

Garden Planter Co. cuts inventory by 30% with ToolsGroup

Garden Planter Co., a world-leading manufacturer of decorative indoor and outdoor planters, faced unsustainable inventory growth and lacked the tools to measure supply chain performance. Their business, characterized by strong seasonality and an annually renewed catalog, was further complicated by capacity-constrained factories and long lead times. They partnered with ToolsGroup to implement its demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and sales & operations planning solutions to regain control and improve efficiency.

ToolsGroup's solution established a solid S&OP process, integrating commercial and industrial planning with a centralized system. This provided the company with accurate sales forecasts and a supply chain dashboard for visibility. As a result, ToolsGroup helped Garden Planter Co. reduce its inventory by 30% and lower obsolescence, all while maintaining high customer service levels between 95% and 98%.