DIY and home improvement
Build better DIY and home improvement supply chain processes
With RELEX, DIY retailers can manage inventory challenges like long lead times and slow movers, streamline complex omnichannel operations, and improve supply chain visibility. Unified planning across core retail processes—from forecasting and replenishment to space and workforce optimization—ensures you reap the benefits with each step.
Results from our DIY and home improvement clients
12%
increase in on-shelf availability
90+%
automation of orders
25%
reduction in delivery rows
17%
increase in sales
Broad and complex assortments require accurate forecasting
Broad assortments, large numbers of suppliers and tight margins require a high level of automation, efficiency, and transparency.
Complex assortments including seasonal items
DIY and home improvement retailers deal with complex assortments, up to 50,000 SKUs, including seasonal items and new product introductions.
Supplier complexity
Home improvement retailers have large numbers of suppliers, including international ones with unpredictable delivery schedules. Deliveries also come with various purchasing conditions and restrictions like full truckload purchases.
Slow- moving and low-margin categories
Low margin categories highlight the need for efficiency while slow moving items present a challenge because of their sparse space sales data and lumpy demand.
Need for accurate forecasting
Many DIY and home improvement retailers carry green life products that require highly accurate forecasting.
WEBINAR
RELEX Next 2024
November 14, 2024 | 9 AM ET | 2 PM BST | 3 PM CET | 4 PM EET
Join our global virtual platform, where you will get access to expert insights and talks about the future of retail and supply chain planning. You will also learn about the newest RELEX solutions and capabilities, and how they can help future-proof your supply chain strategy using AI. We are also excited to welcome a host of our customers to share their stories and journeys with RELEX.
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Secure availability for complex assortments and create efficiency through automation
RELEX helps DIY retailers to improve availability, sales, and efficiency by automating and optimizing their retail processes.
Impressive results from home improvement retailers like you
Customer video: Selco Builders Warehouse
David Rose, Head of Supply Chain, Tony Davis, Head of Space, and Chris Barber, Store Manager, took some time out from their day in Milton Keynes to share how they have seen significant enhancements in the efficiency of their branches and customer service following their deployment with RELEX Solutions.
Case study: Plantasjen
Scandinavia’s largest chain of garden centres now has a small and efficient team managing store and central warehouse replenishment with excellent results.
Resources you may be interested in
We’ve accumulated a wealth of supply chain & retail expertise from our 1,500+ planning specialists.
Case study: Granngården
Swedish retail chain in the pets and gardening sector balances stock between online and stores through virtual ring-fencing.
DIY forecasting: How HELLWEG conquered inventory optimization
In this webinar, we discuss what DIY supply chain challenges HELLWEG has faced and how they have managed to optimize stock levels while reducing inventory and freeing up capital.
4 ways to use AI to master DIY retail supply chain challenges
DIY retail can be extremely challenging–from low margins to the scale and complexity of the DIY assortment. Luckily, the right combination of technology and approach can help retailers address these challenges effectively.
Ready to transform your supply chain & retail planning?
We’re happy to discuss your business needs and share how our market-leading, unified platform can help you drive profitable growth across your sales and distribution channels.