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In distribution and retail, inventory management directly impacts profitability. Too little stock leads to missed sales — too much, and warehouse costs spiral out of control. Many companies struggle to find the right balance because their inventory tracking is fragmented and disconnected from real demand data.

OS-MENA helped a distribution company optimize its stock levels and cut storage costs by integrating ERP-based inventory and analytics modules — transforming guesswork into data-driven decision-making.

The company managed multiple warehouses across different cities. Stock levels were tracked manually or via basic spreadsheets, without considering sales forecasts or seasonality.

As a result, some products stayed on shelves for months, while others frequently ran out of stock. The warehouse rental costs kept rising, and management couldn’t clearly see which items were overstocked or underperforming.

The business needed a smart inventory management system that could automatically analyze sales trends, suggest reorder points, and optimize purchasing decisions.

OS-MENA implemented a comprehensive ERP inventory management module integrated with sales and purchasing data to automate forecasting and stock control.

Key solution features included:

• Real-time stock visibility across all warehouses and stores
• Demand forecasting based on sales trends and seasonality
• Automated reorder points and minimum stock alerts
• ABC product categorization to prioritize key items
• Integration with procurement for automatic replenishment orders
• Analytics dashboards showing turnover rates and warehouse efficiency

The system continuously learns from historical data, helping managers adjust inventory levels and purchasing strategies dynamically.

Within six months after implementation, the company achieved measurable results:

• 30% reduction in storage costs through better stock optimization
• 25% faster stock turnover, freeing up working capital
• 100% visibility across all warehouses and product lines
• Elimination of stockouts for high-demand items
• 50% less manual work in tracking and reporting inventory
• Data-driven purchasing, reducing human error and guesswork
• Improved cash flow, as excess stock no longer tied up resources
• Better supplier coordination through automated purchase planning

By integrating intelligent inventory management into ERP, OS-MENA helped the company transform warehouse operations into a lean, efficient, and profitable process.

No more overstock. No more costly storage. Just the right products, in the right place, at the right time.