Customer Success
How Continental Battery Systems Reduced Inventory by 40% While Improving Service Levels
- Industry: Wholesale Distributor
- Vertical: Distribution/Manufacturing
- Headquarts: Dallas, TX, USA
- Website: www.continentalbattery.com
40%
Inventory reduction
↑
Improved fill rates
10%
Operational cost reduction
5-6%
Increase in vendor-direct shipments
As Continental Battery Systems rapidly expanded through acquisitions, its supply chain became increasingly complex. With over 150 locations across North America, fragmented purchasing processes and inconsistent forecasting led to excess inventory, tied-up capital, and unreliable service levels. The company needed a smarter, unified approach to planning. That’s where GAINS came in.
Key Takeaways
40% Inventory Reduction
GAINS helped CBS reduce inventory levels substantially—freeing up working capital and lowering carrying costs—all without compromising service levels.Improved Fill Rates
Service levels for A and B items jumped from a baseline of 65–70% to the high 80s and low 90s, ensuring products were available when customers needed them.Greater Operational Efficiency
Centralized forecasting and inventory management eliminated redundancies, streamlined replenishment, and brought consistency across 150+ branches and DCs.Lower Operational Costs
By rethinking the network design, GAINS enabled a projected 10% operational cost reduction (up to 14% with new sites factored in).Optimized Working Capital
GAINS’ data-driven approach led to a projected 10–13% working capital reduction, helping CBS deploy capital more effectively.- Smarter Logistics
5–6% increase in vendor-direct shipments streamlined distribution.
Shifting labeling to vendors reduced internal workloads and boosted throughput.
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