How Prediko's AI helps Shopify Brands

About MakerFlo 

MakerFlo is a wholesale supplier of premium blanks and customization-ready products, including tumblers, laser engravable blanks, and sublimation supplies. They equip makers and laser engraving businesses with high-quality products and resources to achieve professional-grade customization and scale their operations.

Their top-selling products include tumblers, serving and cutting boards, whiskey decanters, rustic wood boxes and pocket knives — all designed for high-quality engraving and personalization.

Customers depend on MakerFlo for repeat B2B orders, consistent quality, and reliable pricing. This makes precise inventory planning and tight demand–supply alignment critical for MakerFlo.

Challenge: Manual Planning, Stock Imbalances, and Bundle Complexity

MakerFlo manages a growing catalog of single SKUs, case quantities, and bundled products, supported by overseas manufacturing and warehouse operations.

Prior to Prediko, inventory planning was entirely manual, handled through spreadsheets, handwritten notes, and calculator-based forecasting, which felt unreliable, as Marc put it, “always a guessing game.” 

Because of this, some products were over-ordered, locking up cash. Others ran out, costing sales. 

Friction showed up in many other areas

• Manual product counts and hand-calculated run rates
• Reorder timing determined through spreadsheets and historical guesswork
• Difficulty maintaining proper JIT inventory levels due to inaccurate forecasting 
• No consolidated visibility into bundle demand
• Limited tracking of inbound purchase orders

Why MakerFlo Chose Prediko

MakerFlo had outgrown spreadsheets and needed a system that could connect directly with its WMS and the rest of its tech stack.

As MakerFlo’s Founder, Marc explained, “We were looking for a system that could integrate into our WMS ShipHero - and Prediko was the perfect fit to talk to our other systems.”

Moving to Prediko didn’t just help them replace spreadsheets; it also made them go from reactive, guesswork-based operations to a more automated, accurate, and connected approach to inventory management.

In DaSean’s words, “Amazing product and team to have on your side. Prediko has created a seamless interface; easy to navigate with so many features that really allow you to take control of your business.”

Solution: Automated Forecasting, PO Management, and Bundles Tracking 

What was once managed through spreadsheets and manual tracking now runs automatically within a single system. 

The leadership, including the Founder and COO, along with the inventory and warehouse managers, now use Prediko every day at MakerFlo. 

Here’s how that looks in practice. 

1. AI forecasting for accurate demand planning

Prediko replaced MakerFlo’s manual run-rate calculations with automated forecasting, giving them a clearer understanding of how products actually move: when they sell, how quickly they sell, and when they need to be reordered.

As DaSean shared, “Planning accuracy has improved greatly. Prediko has given us the ability to plan more effectively. We are able to better understand how our products move, when they move, and when they don't.”

With this visibility, the team is making more informed decisions, like discontinuing products that are not performing and confidently introducing new ones. Improved forecasting has also led to lower stockouts for MakerFlo.  

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2. Clear stock health visibility and purchase recommendations

Prediko also introduced an actionable view of the overall inventory health. Instead of running equations to determine what to order and when, the team now opens the inventory page, filters to “at risk,” and sees exactly where attention is needed.

As DaSean highlighted, "Prediko shows the daily, weekly, and monthly rates as well as the averages. They literally do the math for you, and tell you how many days of stock you have left. On top of that, they tell you how many units based on your business plan to order to meet that plan."

The color scheme and quick-reference health scores make it easy to sort and prioritize SKUs, improving purchase confidence. Instead of reacting late, the team now maintains the right inventory levels. 

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Constant product availability also increased customer satisfaction and repeat purchases, driving up the customer lifetime value at MakerFlo.

3. Structured PO management and supplier accountability

Prediko’s PO features gave MakerFlo structured control over purchasing and receiving, saving them “a world of time,” as DaSean described.

Today, their team can

• Generate POs with a click 
• Download or email PDF POs to suppliers directly 
• Track inbound inventory in real time
• Keep POs open until all units are fully received
• Leave notes for manufacturers regarding changes or issues

Marc highlighted one of the biggest benefits and shared, “It helps hold our suppliers accountable for the inventory quantities we ordered and what we actually received.”

Meanwhile, the Inventory Warehouse Manager emphasized alignment. 

4. Bundle and multi-layer SKU visibility and tracking 

Bundles are a core part of MakerFlo’s catalog, with individual products often included in multiple bundle configurations. 

Before Prediko, understanding true product demand required pulling data from separate reports for singles and cases, followed by manual aggregation.

With Prediko in place, MakerFlo can 

• Connect bundles to base SKUs
• Automatically calculate total unit sales across singles, cases, and bundles
• Forecast demand based on both bundle and SKU demand 

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Eliminating this manual step improved forecast accuracy across the catalog.

If your inventory plan also lives across spreadsheets: forecasts in one, POs in another, bundle math buried in formulas, you’re not running a system. You’re holding one together.

Prediko replaces patchwork planning with a platform built for how inventory actually moves, across SKUs, bundles, suppliers, and warehouses.

Ready to close those messy sheets? Start a 14-day free trial and see it run on your own data.

About Kuppa Joy

Kuppa Joy is a community-focused coffee brand founded in 2012 in Clovis, California. They serve high-quality artisan coffee and beverages while creating welcoming spaces for connection, fellowship, and community engagement. 

Beyond coffee, Kuppa Joy also supports outreach through its Kuppa Cares nonprofit, partnering with local programs to serve people in need and deepen community impact.

Challenge: Static inventory systems and error‑prone warehouse workflows

Kuppa Joy operates eight retail coffee shops along with a centralized warehouse, roastery, bakery, kitchen, and corporate offices.

Prior to Prediko, they relied on a mix of manual processes and Thrive Metrics, an inventory platform that worked well for retail shops but struggled to support warehouse and production complexity.

Their key challenges

• Limited support for warehouse‑specific needs, such as multiple vendors, lead times, and expiration dates
• Static reorder points that required constant manual recalculation
• Fragmented workflows spread across tools, spreadsheets, and even whiteboards
• Low confidence in purchase quantities driven by historical guesses rather than real usage

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This approach increased the risk of over‑ordering, shortages, and downstream operational issues.

Why Kuppa Joy chose Prediko

Kuppa Joy began looking for tools to simplify warehouse operations. Prediko was evaluated alongside Thrive Metrics, which they were already using and treated as the internal benchmark.

Prediko stood out for its ability to handle warehouse-level planning while still being easy to use. What ultimately set it apart was its dynamic planning model, which bases inventory decisions on days of usage and automatically accounts for trends, seasonality, and lead times.

As Jackson put it, “When I put Prediko next to other inventory systems side by side, it’s a no‑brainer. It was exactly what I was picturing was going to be out there.”

Rather than forcing fixed inventory numbers, Prediko allowed the team to define how many days of coverage they wanted on hand and let the system dynamically adjust as demand changed.

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Solution: Dynamic forecasting for raw materials and finished goods

Today, Prediko is used daily across Kuppa Joy’s warehouse and production operations. Department heads, warehouse managers, and production teams, all rely on it because it offers

1. Single interface for demand, supply, and replenishment planning

With Prediko, Kuppa Joy gets a single dashboard to plan demand, manage supply, and make replenishment decisions. 

Having all planning logic in one place has reduced manual checks and eliminated the need to constantly re‑evaluate usage trends.

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2. Raw materials management for production and distribution

Raw materials are used every day at Kuppa Joy, both to produce items in the warehouse and to distribute ingredients to retail shops.

Prediko enables the team to track ingredients that are

• Consumed in production (e.g., beverages made at the warehouse)
• Shared across multiple products
• Also shipped directly to shops

As Jackson explained, “Raw materials is one (feature) we use all the time, every day. The more robust that’s gotten, the more we’ve liked it.”

3. Automated purchase orders with high trust in recommendations

Prediko auto‑generates purchase orders based on usage, lead times, and desired days of coverage. Over time, the team has developed strong confidence in these recommendations.

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As a result, Kuppa Joy has created 900+ purchase orders till date, through Prediko with minimal manual adjustment.

4. Vendor-wise views replace manual tracking

Kuppa Joy uses custom Prediko views to group vendors by ordering day (Monday, Tuesday, etc.), replacing a previously manual whiteboard workflow.

Jackson shared, “We used to have a whiteboard of who we ordered from each day. Now we just click Monday and everything’s there.”

This structure allows the team to focus on pricing and execution rather than juggling the constraints of 50-60 vendors.

5. Unified production and bill‑of‑materials workflows

Previously, Kuppa Joy managed bill-of-materials and production planning separately from their broader inventory workflows. With Prediko’s integrated raw materials workflows, production and inventory planning now operate within a single system. 

Raw material consumption, finished goods forecasting, and replenishment decisions are all connected, reducing manual reconciliation and improving visibility across teams.

Managing warehouse operations doesn’t have to be a constant battle with whiteboards and manual workarounds.

With Prediko, warehouse-level planning (and execution) can be as simple as a few clicks. Start a 14-day free trial to see it in action with your own data.

About Lori Beds

Lori Beds is a U.S. direct-to-consumer Shopify brand known for modern, space-saving Murphy beds that fold up into the wall or cabinet to free up floor space in small homes, offices, or guest rooms. 

Their products feature quality materials, easy assembly, and options like shelves or desks that stay level when the bed is opened or closed. The brand has built a strong reputation with thousands of positive reviews and reliable support.

Challenge: Unreliable inventory planning and fragmented workflows

Before Prediko, Lori Beds used Inventory Planner by Sage as its primary inventory planning tool. But its day-to-day use created ongoing friction for the operations team stemming from

• Limited product development and slow support
• Frequent bugs and a clunky UI/UX
• Low confidence in planning outputs
• Inflexible inventory planning

All of this eroded trust in the system and made it harder to confidently translate forecasts into purchasing decisions.

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Why Lori Beds chose Prediko

Lori Beds began looking for an alternative that could serve as a reliable foundation for supply planning. The key requirement was clarity: a system that made it easier to understand demand, evaluate purchasing decisions, and adapt workflows.

Prediko stood out because it was under active development and its planning logic mapped closely to Lori Beds’ real-world processes. 

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Equally important was their collaborative relationship (during and after implementation) with the Prediko team as the platform evolved. As Dodes put it, “Prediko feels like a true partner rather than a static tool.” 

Solution: Accurate forecasting connected to supply planning and PO management

Prediko is now used every day by Lori Beds’ operations team and serves as the core system for forecasting, supply planning, and purchase orders. In practice, this means

1. Connected demand, supply, and replenishment planning

Lori Beds relies most heavily on forecasting and PO management within Prediko. The  Demand, Supply, and Replenish flow of Prediko offers a connected view of demand drivers, supply constraints, and replenishment decisions.

As Dodes describes it, “This (3-step approach) has materially improved how we plan inventory, evaluate purchasing decisions and manage cash flow months in advance.”

2. Reduced reliance on fragmented and manual tools

With this connected experience, Lori Beds moved away from spreadsheets and manual tools. Teams across operations, finance, and leadership now plan from the same forecasts and assumptions.

This alignment has shortened planning cycles, reduced purchase order revisions, and enabled earlier commitment to quantities and timing.

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3. Improved demand and supply planning accuracy 

After adopting Prediko, Lori Beds saw a meaningful improvement in planning accuracy as well.  

The system’s forward-looking inventory modeling allows the brand to have consistent weeks of cover across SKUs and more intentional safety stock decisions.

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4. Actionable insights for day-to-day ops

“Stock health and Prediko recommendations are reviewed daily and are a core input into our purchasing decisions,” said Stevenson. 

Prediko’s views provide immediate visibility into inventory risk and required actions. This allows the Lori Beds team to prioritize SKUs that need attention and avoid over-ordering, without manually reviewing the entire catalog.

5. Clear, centralized purchase order management

Prediko also offers a centralized view of planned, open, and completed purchase orders. Compared to the previous setup, tracking and follow-ups are significantly simpler for Lori Beds. 

Reflecting on the impact, Dodes said, “PO status and downstream inventory impact are clearer and more actionable, reducing manual tracking and improving day-to-day execution.”

Lori Beds’ success shows what’s possible when demand and supply planning reflect how your business actually operates. 

With Prediko, they replaced friction and inefficiency with clarity, confidence, and smarter workflows.

If your team is ready for the same shift, try Prediko free for 14 days.

About Varusteleka

Varusteleka is a military and outdoor gear retailer and brand known for its wide selection of tactical equipment, military surplus, clothing, and accessories. It serves customers around the world from its online store and physical shop in Helsinki. 

Established in 2003, it has grown into one of the largest military surplus and tactical gear stores in Europe, with products trusted by professional soldiers, law enforcement officers, reservists, and outdoor enthusiasts. 

Challenge: Complex supply planning across long lead times and in-house production

Varusteleka sells a variety of products, for which supplier lead times can be as long as six months. Combined with large minimum order quantities, this meant purchasing decisions had to be made far in advance, often without clear visibility into the right ordering window.

In the earlier system, planning and forecasting were difficult to manage and time-consuming. The team lacked a clear, reliable way to translate demand into long-range purchasing decisions. 

Elina Häme, Director of Procurement and Product Design at Varusteleka, said, “In the old system, the purchasing was quite sophisticated already, but the planning was quite complex.”

Raw material planning for Varusteleka’s own production added another layer of complexity. It was handled separately in Excel, making it hard to maintain consistency between finished goods forecasts and material requirements.

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Why Varusteleka chose Prediko

Varusteleka began actively looking for new inventory planning software when it migrated its ecommerce operations to Shopify. The move created an opportunity to reconsider whether its existing local planning system still made sense.

Rather than integrating the legacy system with Shopify, Varusteleka chose to replace it entirely.

Prediko emerged as the best fit during the evaluation for its ability to handle both finished goods and raw materials in a single planning workflow, as well as for the clarity of its demand planning logic.

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Solution: Long-range supply planning integrated with raw materials

Soon after onboarding, Prediko became the main platform Varusteleka uses for demand forecasting, supply planning, purchasing, and raw material planning.

Here’s where the impact is most visible.

1. Year-long visibility into demand, supply, and purchasing needs

Prediko’s supply planning interface gives Varusteleka a clear view of confirmed deliveries, planned demand, and remaining purchasing needs across the entire year. This is critical given long lead times and own production. As Häme shared:

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The team can also see the purchasing budget requirements for the year, helping them understand the financial impact of the plan.

Reflecting on the time spent on demand planning, Elina said, “We use like 30 percent of the time we used before for making the plan and interpreting the plan and sending the plan to our suppliers… so I would say 70% of the time we used is gone.”

2. Clear ordering timelines for long lead times

With longer supplier lead times, knowing when to place orders is as important as knowing what to order. Prediko makes reorder timing clear.

“The delivery times can be half a year… but now we can see it immediately from Prediko;  okay, now you need to order in June to be able to fulfill the plan.” 

This replaced manual estimation and guesswork with a more structured planning process.

3. Integrated raw material planning alongside finished goods

Raw material planning for Varusteleka’s own production is now handled directly in Prediko, instead of separately in Excel. 

Elina highlighted, “I like the beauty of the system, how simply it has been implemented.”

Prediko keeps material requirements aligned with finished goods in one system, generating raw material purchase recommendations based on BOMs and finished goods demand.

‍4. Faster, clearer daily decision-making

The Varusteleka team uses Prediko’s stock health views and recommendations daily. Compared to the previous system, the logic behind recommendations is easier to understand and verify. 

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This increased clarity has improved trust in the numbers and reduced the time spent validating decisions.

5. Flexible workflows and reporting for suppliers

Varusteleka uses Prediko reports extensively, including automatically sharing reports with suppliers instead of issuing purchase orders.

“We even send them automatically to some of our suppliers, because with some of the suppliers, we use Vendor Managed Inventory.”

The team has also adapted Prediko creatively to support unique workflows like supplier types (own factories vs. brands), enabled by the system’s ease of use.

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6. Easy adoption across teams

Today, Prediko is used daily by approximately six to seven people across purchasing and planning teams. Despite limited formal training, onboarding for Varusteleka was fast due to the system’s logical structure.

As Elina explained, “ I can easily understand the logic. Pretty fast, I was able to train my people how to use it really quickly.”

Every supply chain operates under different constraints, but clarity in planning makes a huge difference. 

Prediko helps teams bring demand, supply, and raw material planning into one place. Try the app free for 14 days and declutter your inventory workflows.

About 4Endurance

4Endurance is a sports nutrition brand dedicated to helping athletes fuel efficiently, stay hydrated, recover faster, and perform at their best through every phase of training and competition. 

Their range includes science-backed, high-quality products such as energy gels, isotonic drinks, energy bars, electrolytes, VO₂ max boosters, and recovery formulas, all developed with elite performance and real athlete feedback in mind. 

By controlling production and selling directly to customers, 4Endurance delivers top-tier endurance nutrition at accessible prices. 

Challenge: Scattered sales & inventory data across 10+ stores

To manage sales and supply chain, 4Endurance used a mix of Shopify reporting, third-party apps, and internal spreadsheets. 

While workable, this setup created some limitations

• Sales data had to be reviewed store by store, making it difficult to see the full picture
• Google Sheets required heavy manual upkeep and were difficult to adapt once configured
• Supply chain workflows were largely manual 

As the brand ventured into new markets and expanded across more fulfillment locations, these processes became harder to maintain.

As Žiga Fritz Kunc, General Manager at 4Endurance, noted: “We decided that it’s time. Time to start using a better platform.”

Why 4Endurance chose Prediko

To unify multi-store data and move beyond spreadsheets and informal processes, 4Endurance turned to Prediko as a central app to support inventory tracking, reordering decisions, and supply chain planning across stores and fulfillment locations.

As Žiga explained, “The main idea was to get a supply chain platform.”

Early conversations with Prediko’s team gave 4Endurance confidence that the platform could scale alongside its evolving operations.

Solution: End-to-end app for multi-store supply chain management

With Prediko in place, 4Endurance moved towards more structured supply chain management and saw the following early wins.

1. Consolidated cross-store sales reporting 

Instead of reviewing each Shopify store separately, Prediko allowed 4Endurance to view unified sales data across all stores through its reports, while still filtering by store, product type, or other dimensions. 

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This immediately reduced the need to monitor each store individually and made it easier to spot trends across the business. “Prediko is really, really good at combining this data and then being able to separate it,” added Žiga.

2. Sell-Through Rate Report to inform restocking decisions

Prediko’s Sell-Through Rate Report helps the 4Endurance team understand how much inventory is sold over a given period and supports restocking decisions.

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The intuitiveness of Prediko’s reports also contributed to early adoption beyond operations, particularly within marketing. “Many people in marketing started to appreciate the reports because they’re really easy to use and very useful,” shared Žiga.

So if the sell-through rate is low, the SKU health shows overstock, enabling the marketing team to proactively run promotions and bring in demand. 

And if the sell-through rate is high, the product risks stockouts, allowing the operations team to confidently reorder based on Prediko’s recommendations.

This way, Prediko turns sell-through insights into decisive, cross-team action.

3. Bonus win: Improved internal data structure

Beyond reporting and visibility, implementing Prediko helped 4Endurance reveal gaps in its internal data structure, particularly around how products were segmented across stores.

“By starting to use Prediko, we realized we need to tighten our internal structure,” Žiga said. 

Introducing clearer product types and a more consistent data structure made it easier for teams to analyze products and highlighted the importance of maintaining clean, standardized data across the business.

“Once you have a clean data structure, complex analytics becomes easier to manage,” he added.

By rolling out Prediko, 4Endurance has taken a meaningful step towards bringing structure and clarity to a complex, multi-store operation that rarely fits neatly into spreadsheets or store-by-store reporting.

Start a 14-day free trial with Prediko and see how it is built for multi-store complexity. 

About Bright Body

Bright Body is a clean beauty brand that creates nontoxic, refillable skin and hair care products for adults and children. 

Their offerings include Ayurvedic-inspired skincare, natural hair care (including products for waves, curls, and coils), and baby care, all formulated with carefully researched ingredients that balance science and herbalism while avoiding harsh or harmful substances.

Bright Body also emphasizes environmentally friendly packaging with glass, aluminum, and zero-waste refill options.

Challenge: Manual, error-prone production and purchasing workflows

Before Prediko, Bright Body relied on manual, informal systems to manage forecasting and purchasing of raw materials, which for them meant 

• Gut checks based on past sales
• Sticky notes and Slack messages to communicate ordering needs
• Manual estimation of order quantities and timing
• Limited visibility into how raw material purchases affected cash flow

As founder of Bright Body, Gabi Day described it: “We had very janky systems before… mostly gut check, sticky notes, and Slack messages.” 

These challenges were compounded by the scale and complexity of their operations

• 170+ raw materials to manage
• Components shared across multiple products
• In-house production with fixed batch size limits
• High risk of over- or under-ordering, especially seasonally

As a result, forecasting and purchasing took far more time and mental effort than they should have.

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Why Bright Body chose Prediko

In search of a solution, Bright Body evaluated inventory planning tools through the Shopify App Store but found most alternatives lacking depth.

According to Gabi, most competing tools felt “blindingly mediocre” and lacked the sophistication needed to support long-term growth. She says

‍“None of them had the level of sophistication or forward thinking or ability to grow with us… and I didn’t want to have to repeat that lift with another tool.”

Prediko stood out as a system that could support increasing operational complexity rather than being outgrown.

At the same time, Bright Body found Prediko unusually easy to work with 

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Solution: One app to plan raw materials, production, and purchasing

After evaluating their options, Bright Body landed on Prediko as a centralized system for planning raw materials and finished goods.

Here’s how they use it today:

1. Planning raw materials at scale

Prediko gives Bright Body a single place to plan and manage 170+ raw materials, making it easier to plan reorder timing and quantities, understand how materials are used across multiple products with BOMs, and align purchasing decisions with actual demand.

Reflecting on the impact, Day says, “That’s a lot of cash flow that could be mismanaged if you weren’t properly managing order quantities.”

2. Using purchase orders for internal communication

Rather than treating purchase orders as supplier-only documents, Bright Body’s production manager uses Prediko POs to communicate internally what needs to be ordered and when, reducing back-and-forth and eliminating informal reminders.

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3. Replacing gut checks with data-driven decisions

Prediko replaced intuition-based ordering with structured forecasts, translating into

• 75% less time spent and effort on forecasting and purchasing
• Lower decision fatigue, with fewer high-stakes calls made from memory or instinct
• Improved cash-flow control through more precise raw material ordering

As Gabi explains, “We’ve cut it (time to forecast and order) by a quarter.”

Prediko’s data-driven planning revealed that in-house production capacity was a major growth constraint, allowing Bright Body to plan its next stage of scale with confidence.

If you’re running a beauty or personal care brand with multiple SKUs, raw materials, and production workflows, Prediko makes inventory, cash flow, and production decisions easier to make and even easier to trust (take it from Bright Body)

‍Start a 14-day free trial of Prediko and see how it works with your data.

About We are Jolies

Since its inception in 2012, this delightful French underwear brand has been capturing hearts with its mesmerising designs and empowering philosophy.

Showcasing a perfect blend of elegance and comfort, We Are Jolies offers women a captivating array of lingerie that celebrates individuality and beauty in every shape and size. Through their commitment to crafting timeless pieces using luxurious fabrics, the brand has become a trusted companion for confident and stylish women, embracing the essence of femininity and promoting body positivity.

The Challenge

We Are Jolies ventured into new product categories as their sales grew on core products. This introduced inventory challenges their existing operations setup couldn’t handle and caused stockouts on best sellers. That's when they started looking for inventory management apps in the Shopify App store

Gaëlle, Head of Product, shared:

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Navigating the challenges of manually adjusting supply needs to meet the growing, seasonal demand for their products proved to be quite daunting and time-consuming for the WAJ team. Implementing Prediko's app aimed to increase sales forecasting accuracy and restock on time. Here is how they were able to accurately forecast inventory.

Also read: How Kate Hewko Boosted Inventory Efficiency by 40%

How We Are Jolies solved this with Prediko

We Are Jolies joined forces with Prediko to tackle their inventory planning challenges, and the decision proved to be a game-changer. Gaëlle, the head of product at WAJ, was thrilled by the seamless account setup process that took a few minutes, followed by a personalised 1:1 onboarding led by Prediko's product team.

In no time, Gaëlle and her team gained comprehensive visibility into their sales, revenue, and inventory across all business channels and warehouses. With the support of Prediko's AI-driven forecasting, they now confidently anticipate upcoming sales and receive timely restocking alerts tailored to their suppliers' lead times and MOQs.

Sharing her experience with Prediko, Gaëlle enthusiastically said,

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Results

Since implementing Prediko, We Are Jolies experienced several significant benefits:

• Source of Truth: Prediko provides real-time visibility of sales, revenue, and inventory, acting as a reliable source of truth for businesses.
• Increase in Revenue: Prediko's AI-driven forecasting enables businesses to predict sales trends, optimising inventory and driving increased revenue.
• Decrease in Stockouts: With tailored restocking alerts, Prediko helps businesses avoid stockouts, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

About Sync Protein

Founded in 2018, Sync Protein is game-changer in the food industry, meeting the rising demand for sustainable plant-based protein alternatives. Their nutritious products prioritise health and sustainability, offering delicious plant-based protein solutions that tackle environmental challenges. Whether you're an athlete, vegan, or health-conscious, Sync Protein leads the way with versatile and wholesome options, revolutionising protein consumption.

Challenges

Antonin, Sync Protein's head of supply chain, adopts a "less is more" strategy by selling one product, the protein powder, in 8 different flavours like Choco Nutty, French Vanilla, and Iced Coffee.

Despite their flourishing business, they face inventory operation challenges stemming from manual processes, Excel spreadsheets, and data reconciliation across multiple sources. These issues result in inconsistencies between forecasts and stock levels, leading to inefficiencies, increased costs, and missed revenue opportunities.

Commenting on the problems Sync Protein faced before using Prediko, Head of Logistics Antonin Exertier, said:

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How Sync Protein solved this using Prediko

To enhance their inventory management, Sync Protein adopted Prediko's Planning and Purchasing platform, harnessing its AI-driven predictive analytics.

With a swift integration of Prediko, Antonin generated his first reports on best sellers, low sellers and COGS in a few hours. He also forecasted sales and got restocking alerts using Prediko’s AI which accounts for trends, seasonality and customer subscriptions.

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Results

Prediko's Planning and Purchasing platform has brought several positive changes to Sync Protein:

• Improved Forecasting Accuracy: Precise demand forecasts enable better production scheduling and inventory management, minimising overstocking and shortages.
• Time Savings and Efficiency: Automation of inventory processes frees up time for strategic decision-making and core business activities.
• Optimal Order Placement: Prediko optimises order quantities, considering lead time, supplier capacity, and production constraints to prevent excess stock.
• Real-time Insights: Sync Protein gains comprehensive visibility into inventory and supply chain, enabling data-driven decisions and performance tracking.

Read: How Kimaï improved inventory operation efficiency and save 20 hours/week

About Obsidian Piercing

Obsidian Piercing, founded by Gwendal Bello, is online retailer specialising in affordable, high-quality body piercings. Over the years, they gained a loyal customer base and established itself as a leader in the French market.

However, as the business grew, so did the challenges associated with managing inventory effectively.

Challenges

Before adopting Prediko, Obsidian Piercing spent up to 4 hours daily manually reconciling inventory data across multiple Google Sheets. This fragmented process led to inaccuracies and delays in managing inventory levels and sales on Shopify, affecting future order estimations.

Commenting on the problems Obsidian faced before using Prediko, co-founder Gwendal Bello, said:

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How Obsidian Piercing solved this using Prediko

Gwendal, one of Prediko's first power users, quickly adopted the platform after a tailored demo. Prediko perfectly addressed their specific needs, offering seamless integration with Shopify and a user-friendly interface.

Now, Obsidian Piercing's team creates purchase orders in minutes, accessing real-time inventory levels, sales forecasting data, and restocking recommendations all in one place, thanks to Prediko's automated and accurate system.

Also read: Prediko helped Sync Protein save 10 hours per week on inventory management

After placing their first purchase order with Prediko, they doubled their revenue by increasing their in-stock rate by 50%! This is game changer for the team at Obsidian - more revenue by having the right products at the right time.

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Results

Adopting Prediko's platform led to significant improvements for Obsidian Piercing:

• Improved accuracy: Streamlined workflows improved inventory management, enabling better decisions on ordering quantities and reducing stock issues.
• Enhanced Flexibility: Prediko's software allowed tailored reports and a seamless user experience.
• Exceptional Support: Responsive support and continuous updates enhanced user experience over time.

About Kimaï

Founded in 2018 by best friends Jessica Warch and Sidney Neuhaus, Kimaï is a jewellery brand that seamlessly blends luxury and sustainability. With a strong commitment to ethical practices, Kimaï crafts stunning pieces using lab-grown diamonds and recycled gold, ensuring both elegance and environmental responsibility.

Their transparent approach and consistant dedication to high quality make them a go-to brand for fashion-conscious individuals seeking stylish, eco-friendly accessories. You’ll often spot celebrities like Meghan Markle, Jessica Alba, and Emma Watson wearing their pieces.

The Challenge

Kimaï faced inventory challenges as their made-to-order business grew, causing long customer delivery times.

Sidney, one of the co-founders, shared:

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Dealing with multiple suppliers and tracking orders with spreadsheets also proved time-consuming. Implementing Prediko aimed to streamline inventory management and enhance collaboration.

How Kimaï solved this with Prediko

Kimaï chose Prediko to solve their inventory management challenges, and Sidney swiftly set up their Prediko account with a single click, seamlessly integrating it with their three Shopify stores. Prediko efficiently assimilated all their historical sales, revenue, and product data within just 30 minutes.

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Sidney then tailored Prediko to suit Kimaï's specific needs, incorporating vital supply chain elements such as supplier lead times, target days of cover, and outstanding purchase orders. Within a day, Sidney and her operations team were fully onboarded, collaborating seamlessly on sales forecasts and upcoming orders!

Results

Since implementing Prediko, Kimaï experienced several significant benefits:

• 43% Shorter delivery times: Customers now receive orders within 2 days as Kimaï maintains a micro stock, avoiding over ordering and saving costs.
• 11% Production Cost Reduction: Suppliers gain visibility on production needs, leading to a 11% cost reduction due to confident capacity locking and better rates.
• 10 hours/week saved on inventory management: Prediko's automatic data synchronisation saves 10 hours/week on reporting and order management, and team collaboration accelerates workflow completion.

In summary, Prediko's implementation has enhanced Kimaï's inventory management, enabled faster deliveries, reduced production costs, and streamlined reporting and order processes, leading to improved overall efficiency for the business.

About Azio Beauty

Founded in April 2022, Azio Beauty is self-financed venture that stands firm on its belief that high-quality skincare should not be a privilege but a right for every woman. Our core principle is to defy the conventional beauty industry norms, where the typical product is marked up at least 12 times its manufacturing cost. We pledge to deliver efficient skincare solutions that don't come with a luxury price tag, ensuring quality skincare for all.

The Problem

Azio Beauty, since its inception, achieved remarkable growth, generating £2 million in revenue within the first year and maintaining a monthly growth rate of 20%. This self-sustained growth strategy presented unique challenges in inventory management and financing. While the reliance on pre-orders fueled internal growth, it also introduced complexities, potentially leading to customer dissatisfaction and reduced profitability.

Commenting on the problems Azio Beauty faced before using Prediko, co-founder Jonathan Penna, said:

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How Azio Beauty solved this using Prediko

To address these challenges, Azio Beauty partnered with Prediko. The product offers solutions aligned with Azio Beauty's needs, including growth scenario planning, advanced inventory management, and financial solutions.

Read: Prediko helped Obsidian Piercing create a streamlined inventory operations workflow

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Prediko offers growth scenario planning, allowing Jonathan to create models based on seasonality and ad campaigns for informed decision-making. It also provides robust inventory management, helping Jonathan and his team assess inventory status, plan orders, and generate reports on product performance and inventory value.

Results

Since implementing Prediko's solutions, Azio Beauty has seen significant improvements in key areas:

1. Enhanced Inventory Management: Azio Beauty can now efficiently manage inventory, reducing overstocking and ensuring key products are consistently available, improving inventory turnover and sales.
2. Financial Stability: Azio Beauty's financial stability has been maintained by financing inventory through Prediko, smoothing cash flow associated with a pre-order model.
3. Elevated Customer Satisfaction: Improved inventory management ensures customers no longer have to wait for pre-ordered items, enhancing their satisfaction.

Read: How Kimaï leverages Prediko to save 20 hours/week on inventory operations.

About Cloudsharks

Cloudsharks was founded in 2022 by Rayan Mroue, Cloudsharks is a growing eCom brand specialising in shark shaped slides, boasting over 500 SKUs. With a diverse product catalog and a growing customer base, Cloudsharks faced inventory management challenges that hindered its ability to meet demand and optimize stock levels efficiently.

The Challenge

Before partnering with Prediko, Cloudsharks faced significant challenges in inventory management. The main problem, as voiced by founder Rayan Mroue, revolved around the calculation of stock quantities to order:

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Moreover, the support and resources from the previous software (Cogsy) were limited, often resulting in delayed assistance, impacting operational efficiency (Read: How Kate Hewko improved operational efficiency by 40%)

How Cloudsharks Solved this with Prediko

Cloudsharks decided to jump onboard with Prediko's Planning and Purchasing platform to overcome these inventory management challenges. Prediko’s set up took less than a day and the solution solution incorporates not only current sales volume but also forecasts expected sales over the next 12 months, providing Cloudsharks with an average order quantity that aligns with their growth projections.

Rayan Mroue, the founder of Cloudsharks, shared his experience:

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Results

Prediko's Planning and Purchasing platform has had a profound impact on Cloudsharks:

• Optimized Inventory: Prediko's advanced forecasting considers expected sales growth, allowing Cloudsharks to order inventory more accurately and efficiently.
• Reduced Stockouts: By leveraging Prediko, Cloudsharks has significantly diminished instances of stockouts, preventing potential revenue loss and enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Enhanced Support: Cloudsharks greatly values Prediko's exceptional customer support, which plays a pivotal role in ensuring their success

About the Brand

Healf is a community-powered UK retailer that focuses on healthy living and sustainable self-care products across four pillars of health: Eat, Move, Mind, and Sleep. Their mission is to inspire individuals to prioritise their well-being by connecting them with some of the world’s best health brands.

At Healf, you’ll find a diverse selection of popular products that align with these pillars.

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Multiple Challenges with Inventory Management & Operations

Healf aggregates products from multiple brands so inventory management issues hamper its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction:

• Inaccurate Inventory Demand Forecasting: Healf struggled to predict inventory demand accurately, leading to either surplus stock or, more critically, stockouts of popular items. They were not using one of the top inventory forecasting software available online.
  
• High Stockout Rates: The company's out-of-stock percentage was higher than anticipated, directly affecting their ability to meet customer demand and resulting in lost sales.
  
• Inadequate Support from Previous Solutions: Healf was managing all inventory operations and SKUs through cumbersome spreadsheets, juggling between both excel and Google spreadsheets. 

This complicated both their inventory visibility and ability to make optimal inventory decisions.

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How Prediko Solved These Issues for Healf

Prediko's inventory management solution provided Healf.com with the features and support necessary to overcome their inventory challenges

• Advanced Inventory Dashboard: Prediko's dashboard gave Healf a clear and comprehensive view of their inventory position, enabling them to make informed decisions about the current situation and also better predict demand.

• Stockout Reduction: With Prediko's help, Healf was able to address and significantly reduce their stockout rates, ensuring that popular items were in stock when customers needed them

• Exceptional Support: Prediko stood out by offering exceptional support, promptly answering queries and providing solutions to Healf's challenges, which was a significant improvement over their previous provider.

Results

Just 2 months into signing up for Prediko, these were the results for Healf.com

• Reduced Stockout Percentage: The out-of-stock percentage dropped from 4% to 1%, demonstrating a significant improvement in inventory availability and customer satisfaction.
  
• Operational Efficiency: Healf.com saved more than 10 hours per week on inventory management tasks, allowing them to allocate more resources towards growth and customer service.
  
• Increased Customer Satisfaction: Improved inventory management led to fewer stockouts- Always a better shopping experience for customers

About Kate Hewko

Kate Hewko is a renowned fashion powerhouse for the past 10 years. From chic apparel to exquisite accessories, Kate Hewko offers a perfect blend of style and quality and use an apparel inventory management system to maintain their inventory levels. Explore their impressive collections at Kate Hewko.

Let's explore how Kate Hewko tackled complex inventory challenges, from overstocking and stockouts to resource management and manual tracking. The absence of a centralized system complicated demand forecasting, while coordinating international warehouses added more complexity.

The Challenges

Before embracing Prediko, Kate Hewko faced a series of inventory management conundrums. Alix Beckstrand, Kate Hewko’s Ops manager elaborated:

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Moreover, Kate Hewko had been using another software, Inventory Planner, which did not meet their needs and expectations. We have covered why Prediko is one of the top Inventory Planner alternatives in the market.

They searched for top inventory management apps in the Shopify ecosystem and came across Prediko.

How Kate Hewko Solved this with Prediko

Kate Hewko's collaboration with Prediko marked a significant turning point, particularly as they expanded into two warehouses. Prediko's supplier information feature streamlined their procurement processes, simplifying the generation of comprehensive purchase orders and automating product grouping by suppliers for efficient supply alignment.

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The impact didn't stop there. Prediko brought advanced forecasting capabilities to the table, enabling Kate Hewko to predict demand patterns with precision. Stock replenishment became a streamlined process, and stockouts became a thing of the past.

Also read: We Are Jolies decreased stockouts by 60%

Alix Beckstrand expressed their satisfaction:

Results

Prediko's Planning and Purchasing platform had a profound impact on Kate Hewko:

• Efficient Procurement: Prediko's supplier information feature streamlined their procurement processes, making purchase orders a breeze and saved a lot of time every week
• Accurate Demand Forecasting: With Prediko's advanced analytics, Kate Hewko could predict demand patterns accurately, simplifying stock replenishment.
• Enhanced Efficiency: Prediko significantly enhanced their overall efficiency in inventory management, resulting in optimized inventory levels and cost savings.