Case Study: Ratioform improves inventory availability and cuts safety stock with ToolsGroup

Ratioform improves service level to 97% with ToolsGroup

Ratioform, a European packaging leader and market leader in Germany, faced a significant challenge in balancing inventory costs with service level goals. With 90% of its items being slow-moving, long-tail products, its old system could only handle aggregated moving averages, leading to excess stock and considerable manual work for planners. To overcome this, Ratioform sought a new supply chain planning solution and chose ToolsGroup's supply chain planning software for its advanced analytical capabilities.

ToolsGroup implemented its solution, which integrated seamlessly with Ratioform's MS Dynamics AX ERP. The software provided new SKU-level insights into demand patterns, automated procurement processes, and optimized order quantities. As a result, Ratioform significantly improved planner productivity, reduced safety stocks, and achieved its target 97% service level. The ToolsGroup solution saved a six-figure euro amount in inventory costs within the first year and provided a full return on investment in that same timeframe.

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