Wyevale Garden Centres has appointed supply chain solutions provider RELEX, to streamline key parts of the business.

Wyevale began reviewing supply chain providers following substantial growth, and increased market position. RELEX, who won the business in competition with 10 other providers, will address key issues ranging from forecasting to promotions and stock replenishment.

Wyevale’s two product groups, general merchandise and horticultural products, include short-shelf life and rationed products. Both supply chains are managed manually and are highly pressurised environments, with many supplier constraints, rules and limited availability. Working with RELEX, Wyevale will begin to transition towards automating and improving these processes for higher sales and increased profitability.

Dan Zinner, trading director at Wyevale, said that with RELEX’s help, the company expected to see better forecasting, increased availability, reduced wastage and a more streamlined business process. . “The system will help us to better prepare for promotions and high demand periods such as Mother’s Day and Easter, ensuring we have the right product, at the right place, at the right time,” he added.

Mikko Kärkkäinen, group CEO at RELEX Solutions, said: “We understand the complexities companies like Wyevale Garden Centres face and have equipped them with the supply chain solution needed to enable operational efficiency, improved profitability and above all greater customer satisfaction.”

RELEX and WGC expect to go live with a pilot in September and fully roll out the system in the New Year.

Information: www.relexsolutions.com