Essco saved £300k and made ordering 82% faster – without hurting service levels

• Manual processes in SAGE and Excel caused errors, poor visibility and costly mistakes.

• Excess stock peaked at £1.8m, while obsolete items stayed hidden in spreadsheets.

• Project-based, one-off orders were repeatedly purchased as standard stock.

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central lacked the stock optimisation needed to control stock value and improve planning.

• EazyStock’s Business Central connector delivered a smooth, fast integration.

• Dedicated Customer Success Managers tailored the system to Essco’s needs.

• Forecasting, order calendars and smarter SKU management gave full visibility of what to buy and when.

• Clear processes ensured clean data feeding into accurate recommendations.

• £150k cut in stock value (excluding project stock).

• £300k savings through reduced stock value and 24% less excess stock.

• 82% faster ordering — from 2.5 hours of manual work to just 10 minutes.

• High service levels maintained, boosting sales and customer satisfaction.

• Lower express freight costs thanks to proactive planning.