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Case Study – Men’s Shoes Startup

Reducing Inventory Waste for a Fast-Growing DTC Brand

Inventory Optimization / DTC Supply Chain

  • Seasonal SKU Forecasting
  • Low-MOQ Manufacturing Access
  • Just-in-Time Sourcing Models
  • SKU Lifecycle Planning
Overview Pain Points Solutions Connect

A Texas-based home and lifestyle brand specializing in eco-friendly, design-forward products was scaling fast via direct-to-consumer channels. However, they faced a growing challenge: overstocking inventory due to high minimum order quantities and inflexible production planning. With new designs launching seasonally, holding excess inventory became a costly problem, tying up capital and storage.

“Design Smarter, Stock Less: Scaling Seasonal Collections Without the Waste"

PAIN POINTS THEY WERE EXPERIENCING:

  • High MOQs from Suppliers: Forced large-volume orders that didn’t match real-time customer demand
  • Cash Flow Constraints: Excess inventory impacted working capital and slowed product launches.
  • Limited Agility: The brand struggled to pivot on popular SKUs or discontinue low-performers quickly.

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The Solutions We Brought

Flexible Manufacturing Partner Access

We introduced the client to small-batch, high-quality manufacturers in Vietnam and Turkey, who offered scalable production schedules and lower MOQs to support seasonality.

Inventory Forecasting Strategy

Worked with the team to implement smarter demand planning aligned to SKU-level performance, reducing unnecessary stock build-up.

Sourcing Model Redesign

Guided the brand through a shift from bulk purchasing to a just-in-time model using a combination of nearshore and offshore partners.

SKU Rationalization and Product Lifecycle Mapping

We helped the client audit existing SKUs and categorize them based on lifecycle stage (core, seasonal, or test), enabling better allocation of production resources and faster decisions on discontinuation or reorders.

Lowering MOQs while keeping quality high was a huge win. We now launch new collections with confidence and less waste.

— Operations Manager, Home & Lifestyle Brand

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