Inventory Optimization

Equipment manufacturer modernizes EMEA inventory planning for service parts and accessories.

A global equipment manufacturer turned to SCPI to modernize inventory planning across it EMEA parts and accessories network, where manual processes and demand variability were driving excess stock while falling short on service.

The end results: an automated, exception-based planning platform that reduced inventory levels, lifted service levels, and boosted planner productivity — replacing spreadsheets with data-driven replenishment integrated into Microsoft Dynamics.

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Challenge

  • The client needed faster, more consistent service across its EMEA parts and accessories network.
  • Impulse and seasonal demand, manual planning, and growing SKU complexity made it difficult to meet service goals without overstocking.
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Approach

  • The team implemented an automated inventory planning solution to optimize stock levels across two European DCs.
  • Using probabilistic forecasting and service-level targets, the system replaced manual tools, improved visibility, and enabled data-driven stocking decisions.
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Results

  • Saw a cut of 15% in inventory reduction.
  • Service Level saw an improvement of 10%.
  • 40% planner productivity gain.