De/Re-ratio

The Art of Precision Stock Rebalancing

De-ratio and re-ratio services are a sophisticated solution for optimising your inventory efficiency. Instead of simply holding stock, we meticulously break down existing packs (de-ratio) and reconfigure them into new size and colour assortments (re-ratio) that precisely align with the unique demands of individual stores or sales channels.

In the dynamic world of fashion and retail, getting the right product, in the right size and colour, to the right store at the right time is crucial for maximising sales and minimising waste.

At Advanced Supply Chain, our specialised De-Ratio & Re-Ratio services are designed to help you strategically rebalance your inventory, ensuring your stock perfectly matches consumer demand and retailer compliance.

How Our De-Ratio & Re-Ratio Services Work

Our process is driven by data, precision, and efficiency, seamlessly integrated with your inventory management:

Strategic De-Ratio (Breaking Down Packs):

• We receive bulk shipments or existing stock that might be packed in pre-determined ratios (e.g., a fixed pack of S, M, L, XL).
• Our expert teams carefully unpack and separate these items by individual SKU (size, colour, style), creating a pool of flexible inventory.
• Each item is scanned and updated in our Vector WMS software for real-time visibility.

Intelligent Re-Ratio (Building New Packs):

• Based on your sales data, store performance, and forecasted demand, we receive instructions for new, optimised ratios for specific stores or regions.
• Our teams then precisely pick and re-pack items from the de-ratioed pool into these new, customised assortments.
• This might involve creating packs with more popular sizes, different colour mixes, or specific combinations for online orders versus physical stores.

Quality Control & Dispatch:

• Rigorous Quality Control (QC) checks are performed during re-packing to ensure accuracy and presentation.
• The newly ratioed stock is then dispatched directly to your retail stores, e-commerce fulfilment centres, or other destinations, perfectly matched to demand.

Our proactive approach allows you to:

• Maximise Full-Price Sales: By ensuring popular sizes and colours are available where and when they’re needed, reducing the reliance on discounting.
• Minimise Markdowns & Write-Offs: Preventing overstocked sizes from becoming obsolete stock that needs to be heavily discounted or disposed of.
• Improve Store Performance: Equipping your retail locations with the optimal product mix to meet their specific customer base.
• Enhance Customer Satisfaction: Ensuring customers can consistently find the sizes and styles they want, leading to a better shopping experience.
• Reduce Inter-Store Transfers: Lowering the logistical costs and carbon footprint associated with moving stock between stores.

Seamless Integration & Data-Driven Decision Making

Our De-Ratio & Re-Ratio services are fully supported by our award-winning Vector WMS software. This powerful system provides:

• Real-time Inventory Visibility: Know exactly what stock you have and where it is, broken down by individual unit.
• Demand-Driven Allocation: Integrate with your planning systems to react quickly to changing sales trends and allocate stock precisely.
• Reporting & Analytics: Gain valuable insights into stock performance and the impact of re-ratioing on sales and profitability.
• Flexibility & Agility: Respond swiftly to promotions, seasonal shifts, and unexpected surges in demand.

Advanced Supply Chain provides the strategic agility you need to help turn inventory into profit. Our De-Ratio & Re-Ratio services ensure your stock works harder for you, maximising sales potential across your entire retail footprint.