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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.
About the Company
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.
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Total SKUs
18,000
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Sporadic-demand parts
14,000
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With global exposure
Primarily domestic sourcing
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Centralized supply chain leadership
The Results
15% Overall Inventory Reduction in One Year
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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
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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
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.
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14,000 sporadic SKUs with inconsistent order patterns
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Outliers distorting traditional forecasting methods
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Inventory imbalance between fast movers and low-velocity parts
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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.
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Sporadic order policy for irregular demand items
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Order Policy Matrix to rebalance inventory
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Executive dashboard for real-time inventory visibility
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Dynamic daily recalculation of planning data
Testimonials
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.
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“It’s really more of a partnership with StockIQ than just implementing a software.”
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