96% Service Levels and 40% Reduction in Excess Inventory
Ergodyne used StockIQ to transition from antiquated spreadsheets to automated, data-driven demand planning. This enabled a lean team to maintain 98% service levels across a complex, seasonal PPE portfolio while navigating major global disruptions.
Ergodyne is a US-based consumer goods company specializing in personal protective equipment (PPE) and workplace safety gear. Founded in 1983, the company manages thousands of SKUs across a broad, seasonal product catalog, supporting industrial customers and safety distributors through multiple global distribution channels.
40% reduction in excess inventory
Thousands of active SKUs
Multi-country sourcing: North America, Asia, and Europe
Centralized planning and operations team
The Challenge
Managing Seasonal, Long Lead-Time Inventory With High Service Targets
Ergodyne faced extreme demand volatility driven by seasonal weather patterns and market shocks, which their antiquated spreadsheet methods could no longer manage. With long, unpredictable lead times and a rapidly expanding product line, the planning team lacked the visibility needed to maintain high service levels without carrying excessive, costly inventory.
Extreme demand volatility across seasonal and protective gear
Irregular sales patterns driven by weather and market shocks
Compounded complexity from a growing SKU base and customer list
Limited visibility and manual processes that slowed proactive planning
The StockIQ Solution
A Unified Platform for Forecasting, Visibility, and Strategic Inventory Planning
StockIQ provided Ergodyne with an automated forecasting engine and stratification tools to navigate volatile demand and execute strategic stock-ups. By integrating directly with Microsoft Dynamics BC, the platform gave the team a clear line of sight into supply risk and enabled opportunistic purchasing ahead of global container shortages.
Service-level driven forecasting and replenishment
Inventory stratification for seasonal and long lead-time items
Stockout risk monitoring with early warning signals
Supplier performance and lead-time insights
The Results
40 Percent Excess Reduction and 96 Percent Service Level
Since implementation, Ergodyne has achieved significant improvements in cost control and service performance. The platform paid for itself within the first six months by accurately projecting growth and preventing millions in potential lost sales.
96% service levels maintained across product categories
40% reduction in excess inventory
Forecast error as low as 6% in key product lines
Effective execution of strategic stock-ups during COVID disruptions
The could now:
Anticipate stockouts early and mitigate supply risk
React to market shifts without compromising service
Place confident orders across long lead-time SKUs
Optimize high-impact seasonal categories with precision
“On the reduction in lost sales alone, StockIQ paid for itself in the first six months. Our spreadsheet methods were antiquated, and we would have lost a few million without it.”
— Bret Snyder, VP of Operations
Technology + Team Fit
Built for Planners, Trusted Through Major Operational Shifts
StockIQ’s intuitive workflow allowed Ergodyne to scale operations substantially while maintaining nearly the same planning headcount. The StockIQ team has become a strategic partner, providing the guidance and visibility required to navigate warehouse migrations and unpredictable global lead times.
“The way the StockIQ team supports their product, they’re really like part of my team. When we began planning our warehouse migration, StockIQ was my first call. The tool manages the day-to-day so we can stay strategic.”
See How StockIQ Can Help You Optimize Inventory and Forecast Smarter
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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