15% Inventory Reduction While Rebalancing 18,000 SKUs
Construction Equipment Parts used StockIQ to optimize 18,000 replacement parts — including 14,000 sporadic SKUs — while reducing inventory and eliminating spreadsheet-driven planning.
Construction Equipment Parts is a U.S.-based distributor specializing in replacement parts for concrete mixers and batch plants. With approximately 18,000 SKUs — 14,000 of which are classified as sporadic demand — the company manages a complex parts portfolio sourced primarily from domestic vendors, with select international suppliers in China and Taiwan.
18,000 total SKUs
14,000 sporadic-demand parts
Primarily domestic sourcing with global exposure
Centralized supply chain leadership
The Challenge
Forecasting 14,000 Sporadic Parts with No Seasonal Pattern
Unlike traditional retail or seasonal goods, replacement parts demand is highly unpredictable — with many SKUs selling irregularly and making historical sales a weak predictor of future demand — requiring a dynamic system that can evaluate demand daily, intelligently adjust order policies, and rebalance inventory without overinvesting in slow-moving parts.
14,000 sporadic SKUs with inconsistent order patterns
Outliers distorting traditional forecasting methods
Inventory imbalance between fast movers and low-velocity parts
Manual spreadsheet processes that were static and time-consuming
The StockIQ Solution
Dynamic Order Policies Built for Sporadic Demand
By implementing StockIQ’s sporadic order policy for irregular demand items, the team eliminated manual spreadsheet adjustments and gained a dynamic system that removes outliers, generates stable forecasts despite inconsistent sales history, and re-evaluates inventory and purchasing needs every day.
Sporadic order policy for irregular demand items
Order Policy Matrix to rebalance inventory
Executive dashboard for real-time inventory visibility
Dynamic daily recalculation of planning data
The Results
15% Overall Inventory Reduction in One Year
With StockIQ, Construction Equipment Parts reduced total inventory by 15% in the past year while strategically increasing investment in faster-moving SKUs. Key outcomes include:
15% overall inventory reduction
Rebalanced stock from low-velocity to high-velocity items
Improved visibility into stockouts, excess, and open orders
Reduced reliance on manual spreadsheet updates
They can now:
Confidently plan sporadic items without overstocking
Prioritize high-performing SKUs
Monitor excess and stockouts daily
Free up time to focus on strategic supply chain initiatives
“On a scale of one to five, I would say StockIQ has been a five as far as effectiveness for my team.”
Rhonda Cadorette
Technology + Team Fit
Built for Planners. Backed by Experts.
StockIQ’s partnership approach has been a key differentiator for Construction Equipment Parts. From solving complex planning challenges to providing strategic guidance, the team views StockIQ as more than a software provider.
“It’s really more of a partnership with StockIQ than just implementing a software.”
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Whether you’re managing thousands of SKUs or scaling a lean team, StockIQ helps you plan with clarity and deliver results.
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