Inventory Management & Supply Chain Support: A Success Story
Client Overview
Challenges
A fast-growing e-commerce skincare brand approached us facing several critical supply chain and inventory challenges that were directly affecting profitability and customer satisfaction:
- Frequent Stockouts of high-demand SKUs, leading to missed sales opportunities and poor customer reviews
- Inaccurate Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS) due to inconsistent purchasing records and manufacturing inputs
- Incorrect Inventory Valuation, making financial reporting unreliable and affecting cash flow planning
- Lack of Visibility over inbound shipments and no structured purchasing strategy, causing operational delays
Actions Taken
We implemented a holistic inventory management and supply chain strategy tailored to the client’s operational model, including:
- End-to-End Inventory Reconciliation across Shopify, Amazon, 3PL, and internal manufacturing reports
- Standardized CoGS Calculation by integrating purchasing data from China-based suppliers and aligning with US manufacturing costs
- Accurate Inventory Valuation using weighted average methods and real-time stock movement tracking
- Forecasting & Procurement Planning using a 3-month rolling demand forecast to optimize order quantities and avoid stockouts
- Inbound Shipment Tracking Dashboard to provide clear visibility on upcoming stock and lead times from suppliers
Results
Within 60 days, our intervention delivered measurable operational improvements:
- 98% Product Availability achieved through optimized procurement cycles
- 20% Increase in Sales from improved stock levels and availability of high-margin products
- Accurate Monthly Inventory Reporting, enabling timely financial insights and cash planning
- Improved Gross Margins by identifying cost leakages in the supply chain and negotiating better rates with suppliers
Client Feedback
"Allied Consulta helped us transform our inventory chaos into a structured system. Their attention to detail, understanding of global supply chains, and proactive reporting gave us confidence to scale."
— Operations Manager, Glo Melanin
