Lienesch is a leading manufacturing company specializing in the manufacture of high-quality pleated fabrics. With annual sales of around 30 million euros and a customer base consisting mainly of suppliers in the interior and window decoration industries, reliable inventory planning is essential to the company’s success. Due to seasonal fluctuations in demand and the need to always have a wide range of fabrics available, Lienesch needed to find a solution to optimize their inventory management.
Inventory challenges in the textile industry
The textile industry is known for complex supply chain challenges, ranging from fluctuations in raw material prices to changing customer preferences. For a company like Lienesch, which offers both standard and custom products, balancing efficient inventory without overstocking was an ongoing problem. Any inefficiency in inventory management could lead not only to dissatisfied customers due to delivery delays, but also to unwanted costs due to excess inventory.
Implementation of inventory optimization
Working with a strategic partner, Lienesch implemented an advanced inventory optimization solution designed to improve demand predictability and accurately match inventory levels to customer needs. This technology uses data analytics and machine learning to combine historical sales data, market dynamics and customer behavior, enabling more accurate forecasting.
This new approach allowed Lienesch to not only significantly improve its delivery reliability, but also to reduce inventory value by as much as one and a half million euros. This not only provided significant cost savings, but also gave the company more flexibility to respond to market changes and customer requests.
Conclusion
With the successful implementation of inventory optimization, Lienesch has shown how technology can contribute to cost control and customer satisfaction in a competitive market. The improved efficiency in their supply chain enables them to further strengthen their position as a market leader in pleated fabrics and be better prepared for future challenges.
