Nutreco Nederland B.V. is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed, offering sustainable feed solutions through brands like Trouw Nutrition and Skretting. The company supports farmers and producers in improving animal health, performance, and efficiency. With R&D centers and operations around the world, Nutreco plays a critical role in feeding the growing global population responsibly. Innovation, science, and sustainability are at the heart of its business model.
Challenge
Nutreco engaged 4Supplychain to review its current inventory levels and planning policies across the global network. The objective was to gain clearer visibility, identify improvement opportunities, and support working-capital performance through right-sized stock and harmonized planning parameters.
Solution and deliverables
To structurally address this, 4Supplychain deployed a targeted inventory optimization program. The approach combined analytics, capability building, and governance measures to drive sustainable impact across Nutreco’s global network.
- Development of an inventory analysis model and dashboard to identify reduction opportunities in global stock levels
- Design and delivery of inventory optimization workshops, including training materials and execution across regions
- Follow-up training sessions and alignment on optimal inventory targets, signed off by Country Management and Finance
- Implementation of a results monitoring system to track DIO/value improvements
- Co-creation of an Inventory Handbook capturing KPI definitions, measurement standards, and best practices
- Significant optimization of global inventory levels
