hib. cut buying time by 75% and reduced stock by £1 million

Previously, using spreadsheets always came with a level of uncertainty, wondering whether we’d ordered correctly or if formulas had been altered without us noticing. That uncertainty is gone. EazyStock gives us clear, data-driven recommendations, and we’re in control of the final decision.
– Lauren Nolan, Purchasing Supervisor

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Highlights:

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Challenge

• Managing a complex inventory of over 3,000 SKUs

• Manual spreadsheet-based purchasing prone to errors

• Hours spent compiling reports before placing orders

• Over-ordering due to bi-monthly/monthly supplier cycles

• Onboarding new team members was time-consuming

• Inability to scale purchasing processes with business growth
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Solution

• Implemented EazyStock in February 2023

• Automated purchasing processes with dynamic order recommendations

• Set goals: leaner stockholding, higher availability, better reporting

• Used Risk of Run-Out reports and supplier calendars to stay proactive

• Dedicated onboarding and support from EazyStock’s Customer Success Manager

• Centralized, easy-to-access reporting tools
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Result

• 75% reduction in buying time

• £1 million reduction in stock value

• Stock availability increased to 96% (from 93%) on main items

• Stock availability increased to 98% (from 80–90%) on spare items

• Team freed up for strategic initiatives like logistics and supply analysis

• Reduced manual errors and gained confidence in data

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