Inventory Consulting Services by Jon and Matt Schreibfeder

Expert Inventory Consulting Services

Most inventory consulting services organizations aim to serve customers with the highest degree of satisfaction while simultaneously maximizing inventory profitability. Easier said than done!

At Effective Inventory Management (EIM), our consultants, Jon and Matt Schreibfeder, leverage more than four decades of proven success. Using comprehensive analysis procedures and proprietary tools, our inventory consulting services maximize the productivity and profitability of your inventory investment. From local distributors to global manufacturers and retailers, EIM delivers practical, customized solutions that drive real results.

Inventory Consulting Services – Details & Options

Our inventory consulting services are tailored to your organization’s unique needs and challenges. Key offerings include:

Current Inventory Situation Analysis – Discover what’s working, what needs attention, and the untapped potential of your inventory investment.
Operations Analysis & Plan Development – Build actionable strategies that align with your market, environment, and business goals.
Customized Programs for Specific Challenges – Tackle sporadic demand, safety-stock levels, SKU rationalization, and more.

Every engagement focuses on practical steps that deliver measurable gains in inventory replenishment, customer service levels, and overall profitability.

**Why Choose EIM for Inventory Consulting Services?**

With 40+ years of hands-on experience, Jon and Matt Schreibfeder and the EIM team are uniquely equipped to fuel lasting improvements. We help you:

Optimize Working Capital – Re-deploy excess inventory and eliminate obsolete stock.
Enhance Forecast Accuracy – Augment your ERP with EIM forecasting/replenishment tools for right-item, right-time stocking.
Improve Customer Service & Fill Rates – Balance safety stock and profitability to minimize stockouts.
Streamline Supply Chains – Reduce lead times and build vendor resilience.

By combining your software with our proprietary spreadsheets and industry best practices, EIM unlocks the full value of your largest asset—inventory.

Our Proven Inventory Consulting Process

Our five-stage methodology uncovers root issues and delivers sustainable improvements:

Discovery & Data Gathering

We analyze ERP data (turnover, lead times, forecast accuracy, service levels, and more) and interview key personnel to understand your goals.

Gap Analysis & KPI Benchmarking

Compare current performance to potential performance using industry-standard and customized metrics.

Strategic Roadmap Development

Create a tailored action plan covering demand forecasting, safety-stock optimization, replenishment parameters, and SKU rationalization.

Implementation & Change Management

Collaborate with your team to implement new processes and train personnel for seamless transitions.

Ongoing Performance Monitoring

Track KPIs with scorecards and adapt strategies as market demands evolve.

Each phase emphasizes inventory optimization for lasting operational excellence.

Industries We Serve

Our inventory consulting services support diverse models:

Distribution & Wholesale – Fast-moving consumer goods, industrial supplies, and more.
Manufacturing – Raw materials, WIP, finished products.
Retail & E-commerce – Multi-location replenishment, drop-shipping models.
Service Organizations & MRO – Maintenance, repairs, and non-profit sectors.

Whatever your size or sector, our scalable solutions deliver tangible, lasting results.

Ready to Transform Your Inventory?

Analyze your current situation and potential gains.
Provide tailored recommendations.
Outline a step-by-step action plan for effective inventory management.

Discover how our targeted inventory consulting services unlock hidden profitability and future-proof your business.

Inventory Consulting Services – FAQs

What are inventory consulting services?

They are expert advisory programs that analyze demand, refine replenishment policies, and align stock levels to boost availability and profitability.

How can inventory consulting services reduce carrying costs?

By identifying excess and obsolete stock, optimizing reorder points, and improving forecast accuracy to lower overall inventory investment.

Do your services integrate with my ERP system?

Yes. We leverage your existing ERP data and augment it with proprietary EIM tools for seamless implementation.

How long does a typical consulting engagement take?

Depending on scope, engagements range from a focused 4-week analysis to multi-month optimization programs.

What ROI can I expect?

Clients often see 10–30 % reductions in inventory investment and 2–5 % increases in gross margin within the first year.

“Effective inventory management enables an organization to meet or exceed customers’ expectations of product availability with the amount of each item that will maximize net profits or minimize its total inventory investment.”

Both effective inventory management and inventory control are essential in order to achieve the goal of effective inventory management. What is the difference between inventory control and inventory management?

Inventory Management – Replenishing stock inventory with the right quantity, of the right item, in the right location, at the right time. Managing your inventory investment to maximize your net profits, or minimizing your inventory investment, while maintaining customer service goals.
Inventory Control – Protecting the inventory you’ve purchased and stored in your facility and minimizing the cost of filling orders. That is controlling what you already own.

Effective Inventory Management, Inc. (EIM) is dedicated to helping distributors, manufacturers, retailers, and service organizations throughout the world achieve the goal of effective inventory management. EIM products and services include:

Inventory Management and Inventory Control Workshops
Books and Spreadsheet Sets that will help lead your organization to achieve Effective Inventory Management
Consulting services that are customized to your needs and the inventory-related challenges you face.