Huws Gray has partnered with Slimstock, billed as “a global leader in AI-powered supply chain planning,” to enhance its central planning, automation and supply chain processes.
The merchant reports that as it continues to drive growth across the Group, its planning processes “increasingly need to balance local responsiveness with group-wide coordination.” The team is confident that “a centralising planning framework will allow the business to standardise forecasting and replenishment decisions across the network, to better meet demand while creating a scalable operating model to support continued growth.”
As part of the transformation, Huws Gray will adopt Slimstock’s AI-powered supply chain planning platform to automate ordering across the branch network, enabling the business to:
Free up branch teams to focus on customers by simplifying ordering
Enable faster, more responsive replenishment through improved forecast accuracy
Strengthen supplier collaboration through enhanced network visibility
A key priority for Huws Gray is the ability to enhance planning capabilities without disrupting existing systems. Slimstock’s platform will “integrate seamlessly” with the Group’s existing Border Merchant Systems ERP, providing a dedicated planning layer to create visibility and control while maintaining operational stability.
By centralising planning across its UK branch network, Huws Gray says it is “confident it will see improved availability, strengthen customer service and create a more balanced inventory position.”
Adrian Wallington, the merchant’s Chief Commercial Officer, explained: “We are committed to delivering efficiency, innovation and value for customers. As we strengthen our presence throughout the UK, our supply chain plays a pivotal role in delivering dependable service, ensuring the right breadth and depth of stock is available where and when customers need it.
“Slimstock offers an intuitive, purpose-built planning platform, and we are confident it is the right partner to help us deliver measurable benefits across our national branch network.”
Richard Evans, Chief Commercial Officer at Slimstock, added: “As two proudly independent companies, Slimstock and Huws Gray share a strong cultural alignment and focus on delivering value to customers. Together, we’re building a supply chain that will accelerate Huws Gray’s expansion.”
