Nextera Packaging improves replenishment with data-driven orders

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The thing I like about EazyStock, is I can go in and place an order and get my recommended orders and I have the confidence that as long as I am setting up and maintaining those items properly, that what EazyStock is recommending to me is exactly what I should be ordering, or at least targeting.

Zach Fuller, Purchasing Manager

Nextera Packaging (Nextera) helps growing food processors buy packaging designed for their food, optimized for their operations, and built to scale.

Unlike traditional distributors, they combine manufacturer-level product expertise with high-performance distribution capabilities to become a customer’s consultative partner, getting their food into the right packaging with less trial and error.

Nextera Packaging’s inventory journey

Highlights:

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Challenges

• Limited inventory management functionality with their Business Central ERP

• Varying lead times across suppliers

• Over- and under-ordering issues and stockouts

• Uncertainty around replenishment amounts

Solution

• Data-driven forecasting and replenishment

• Tailored forecast algorithms applied to each SKU based on demand type and history

• Order fill-up to meet MOQ

• A user-friendly GUI along with a pre-built Business Central connector

Results

• A streamlined and structured replenishment process

• Increased trust and transparency across organization

• Sophisticated planning for erratic and seasonal demand items

• Data and inventory insight with customizable reports

• Ongoing expert support included

As EazyStock considers everything, it brings a level of sophistication to the planning process. We didn’t look at historical usage before, except for maybe manually looking or reviewing to figure out how much we needed to order for an item. We also understand seasonal demand and can alter stock levels accordingly.