HORNBACH Baumarkt relies on RELEX Solutions to Optimize its DIY Supply Chain Processes

The listed family business uses AI-supported tools to better manage the complexity of the product range and further optimize operational efficiency  

Hornbach Baumarkt, one of the leading DIY store operators in Europe, has selected RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to implement powerful forecasting and scheduling solutions for the Europe-wide branch network and in logistics centers. With this step, HORNBACH aims to further optimize the supply chain, expand product availability and effectively increase operational efficiency. 

HORNBACH Baumarkt AG is active in nine European countries, including Germany, Austria and the Netherlands, and operates a total of 171 stores and 18 logistics centers. The range includes more than 50,000 stationary items and up to 290,000 items online from five product areas: from the right screw to plants and aquariums, there is everything a do-it-yourselfer could desire. Given the extensive product selection and the large number of suppliers, HORNBACH needs a system that guarantees a high level of automation, efficiency and traceability. 

RELEX enables HORNBACH to make its supply chain more efficient, optimize supplier processes and maximize warehouse availability, which meets the company’s operational goals. Through comprehensive transparency and AI-controlled automation, HORNBACH can better control the diverse product range and ensure optimal inventory levels. 

Within the RELEX platform for integrated supply chain and retail planning, HORNBACH will use supply chain diagnostics, weather-based forecasts, scenario planning and supply chain collaboration to be able to better shape the diverse challenges as an interconnected retailer in the future. By taking into account various factors such as historical sales data, promotions and weather conditions, HORNBACH will be able to forecast customer demand with even greater accuracy. Weather-based forecasting and scenario planning also allows the company to better anticipate fluctuations in demand and manage seasonal items more flexibly. 

“HORNBACH has grown significantly in recent years. At the same time, the needs of our customers have developed very dynamically. So that we can continue to offer our customers the best possible product availability in the future, we work with strong partners like RELEX Solutions,” said Tobias Bärmann, Head of Market Processes at HORNBACH Baumarkt AG.   

“With RELEX we can noticeably improve the accuracy and transparency in our supply chain. We rely on close cooperation and RELEX’s extensive expertise,” adds Corinna Kaiser, Head of Logistics Development at HORNBACH Baumarkt AG. 

“Our long-standing collaboration with leading hardware stores worldwide has repeatedly shown that RELEX is able to create measurable added value through reliable solutions. We look forward to supporting HORNBACH in significantly improving supply chain performance and increasing customer satisfaction,” said Michael Hoffmann, Vice President Sales, DACH, RELEX Solutions.