Inventory Management

Inventory Strategies That Balance Cost and Service

Is Your Inventory Working Against You?

Inventory is one of the biggest levers, and risks, in your supply chain. Too much stock ties up working capital and increases storage costs, while too little leads to stockouts, missed sales, and unhappy customers.

Many businesses face:

  • Inconsistent demand forecasting
  • Excess and obsolete stock
  • Poor visibility across stocking points
  • Manual planning processes
  • Service level trade-offs

A clear inventory management strategy is required to prevent reactive inventory decisions that drive inefficiency, poorly utilise working capital and constrain growth.

Our Solution: Data-Driven Inventory Optimisation

BoxLogic helps businesses take control of inventory through structured analysis and advanced modelling. We assess your current policies, demand patterns, and network design to define the optimal stock levels across your supply chain. By aligning inventory strategy with service goals and operational constraints, we enable better decision-making, improved availability, and reduced working capital.

We deliver:

  • Inventory Diagnostics: Assess current performance, policies, and inefficiencies across your network.
  • Demand & Forecast Analysis: Evaluate demand variability and forecasting accuracy to improve planning inputs.
  • Safety Stock Optimisation: Set optimal buffer levels based on service targets and variability.
  • Multi-Echelon Planning: Optimise inventory across multiple locations, from supplier to customer.
  • Policy & Parameter Design: Define reorder points, batch sizes, and replenishment rules.
  • Inventory Segmentation: Classify products (e.g. ABC/XYZ) to apply targeted strategies.
  • Software Selection: Market analysis and RFX selection of inventory management systems.

Key Benefits

  • Reduced Working Capital
  • Improved Service Levels
  • Greater Visibility of Stock Locations
  • Lower Stock Write-Offs
  • Better Inventory Planning

Why Work with BoxLogic

  • Independent, unbiased advice backed by extensive industry experience
  • Specialist expertise and deep understanding of inventory in complex supply chains
  • Practical solutions based on strategies designed for real-world implementation
  • An end-to-end view with alignment between network, warehousing and transport decisions
  • Proven track record across a range of sectors including wholesale, manufacturing, and retail
  • Collaborative approach working closely with your teams to build ownership and capability

GET IN TOUCH TODAY

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+44 (0) 118 309 4030

enquiries@box-logic.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions

We use demand analysis, service targets, and variability modelling to calculate optimal stock levels and safety stock across your network.

Yes, by optimising inventory placement and policies, we often improve availability while reducing overall stock levels.

Absolutely, we specialise in multi-echelon inventory planning across complex supply chains.

Most projects take between 6-10 weeks depending on scope, data availability, and network complexity.

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