Case Study

Nature’s Best Optimizes Inventory Throughout The Seasons

Nature's Best wanted to achieve optimal inventory of seasonal items to prevent out-of-stocks and keep customers happy while maximizing margin.

As one of the few wholesalers/distributers dedicated to the natural space, Nature's Best distributes natural and organic grocery products to retailers in eleven western states. Since implementing Manhattan’s solutions, they have achieved record results.

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CHALLENGE
To grow the business by expanding distribution territory; achieve optimal inventory of seasonal items to prevent out-of-stocks and keep customers happy while maximizing margin.

SOLUTION
Nature’s Best implemented Manhattan’s Inventory Optimization to handle not just seasonal inventory, but all purchasing for the organization.

RESULTS
Out-of-stocks are consistently low, enabling predictable sales and in-flow of goods into the warehouse; ability to quickly model service level strategies to determine the best investment while providing a consistently strong in-stock position for customers.