GastroHero, an online retailer for catering supplies and part of the Aurelius investment group, has optimized its supply chain planning with the Slimstock solution “Slim4” . This is according to a press release from the IT provider. Since August of last year, the software has been in use by the company from Hamm and has been delivering improvements since then. According to Slimstock, processes have not only been streamlined and made more efficient, but the added value is also reflected in the inventory levels.
The decision to
choose Slimstock was based on numerous recommendations and a practical presentation that vividly demonstrated the advantages of the software in everyday life. This is also confirmed by the Slim4 project manager, Ahmet Özdem, Demand & Supply Planner at GastroHero: "The project proceeded extremely quickly and was also very structured thanks to the professional project management by Slimstock. This significantly accelerated the go-live."
Stocks reduced and availability increased
Since going live in August 2024, the company has benefited from more efficient processes. Through functions like ABC analysis and
service level differentiation, GastroHero was not only able to optimize its inventory but also increase the availability of business-critical products. According to Mecalux, the overall inventory range was reduced by 43 percent. At the same time, excess stocks were reduced and availability increased. The responsible parties draw a positive conclusion and see Slim4 as a crucial factor for the increased efficiency in the company.
Also advantageous are the statistically backed forecasts provided by the tool, which show employees when and in what quantity certain items are needed.
Furthermore, the ABC analysis, for example, provides insights into the importance of individual items, thereby supporting GastroHero, among other things, in scenario simulations, which are intended to simplify and optimize ordering and inventory decisions.
"Slim4 has elevated GastroHero to a new level of efficiency," concludes Anna-Lena Opara, Head of Procurement at GastroHero.
Lukas Jansen, National Lead Consultant at Slimstock, adds:
"We are very pleased that GastroHero trusts in our expertise and solutions. The collaboration is a lot of fun, always at eye level, and characterized by a
