Client Background
A mid-sized Consumer Goods distributor in Saudi Arabia managing a central warehouse and multiple regional stock points. The company handled thousands of SKUs but faced frequent stock outs and overstocking due to poor visibility.
Challenges
- Lack of Real-Time Stock Visibility: Warehouse staff relied on manual records, leading to discrepancies between actual and recorded stock.
- High Operational Costs: Excessive manual handling increased labor costs and errors.
- Inefficient Replenishment: No accurate demand forecasting, resulting in both overstock and stockouts.
- Slow Order Fulfillment: Picking and packing were time-consuming, delaying deliveries.
- Disconnected Processes: Inventory management was not integrated with Sales, Purchase, or Accounting.
TraceNcode Solution
TraceNcode deployed Odoo Inventory & Warehouse Management, enabling end-to-end visibility and automation across warehouse operations.
Key Implementations:
- Real-Time Stock Tracking: Barcode scanning and automated stock movements ensured live visibility of inventory.
- Multi-Warehouse Management: Configured central and regional warehouses with transfer rules.
- Smart Replenishment: Implemented automated reordering rules and minimum stock levels.
- Integration with Sales & Purchase: Orders automatically updated stock levels without manual intervention.
- Batch & Expiry Tracking: For perishable items, batch/lot tracking with expiry date alerts was introduced.
- Custom Dashboards: Real-time dashboards for stock valuation, turnover ratio, and order fulfillment KPIs.
Results & Impact
- Stock discrepancies reduced by 90% with real-time tracking.
- Order fulfillment time dropped by 40%, improving customer satisfaction.
- Reduced overstocking and stockouts, saving 15% in working capital tied to inventory.
- Warehouse labor efficiency increased by 25% through barcode automation.
- Management gained accurate visibility into stock levels across all locations.
Client Testimonial
"TraceNcode’s Odoo inventory solution gave us the visibility we desperately needed. Our warehouses run more efficiently, customer orders are fulfilled faster, and we now maintain optimal stock levels across all regions."
— Operations Head, Saudi Arabia
