Procurement teams are under constant pressure to reduce costs while maintaining availability. But without full inventory visibility, hidden stock issues can quietly drain working capital, damage supplier relationships, and impact service levels.
Watch this session to uncover:
- The most common (and costly) inventory challenges procurement teams face
- Seeing the unseen: How to identify hidden stock issues in your supply chain data (and why visibility is key)
- Solving the overstock vs. stockout problem with smart automation
- What “good” looks like: Smart KPIs for stock and supplier performance
Packed with actionable insights and live customer examples, this webinar explored how smarter inventory planning empowers procurement teams to drive real value, boost supplier collaboration, and future-proof their supply chain.
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Mark Chapman is an inventory optimisation expert who helps businesses take control of their stock and supply chains. As Head of Customer Success at EazyStock, he’s passionate about unlocking smarter, faster results for customers — and developing the Customer Success team to deliver even greater value. With a sharp focus on process improvement and people development, Mark turns complex inventory challenges into simple, actionable wins.
Katie Ellis is the Operations Director at Cutwel, where she leads the Operations Distribution team, IT, Customer Care and Procurement, while championing the company’s ESG strategy. With over 20 years’ experience in supply chain and operations — and six years at Cutwel — Katie is passionate about driving process efficiencies and leading change management initiatives. Her focus is on building sustainable, future-ready operations that align with ESG goals, ensuring continuous improvement across the business while supporting both people and the planet.
Faye Cooke is the Inventory and Logistics Manager at Cutwel, where she leads a team of four account managers and manages relationships with over 120 suppliers across the UK and the Far East. With extensive experience in supply chain management, Faye is currently working towards her Level 5 CIPS qualification. She is passionate about driving improvements in all areas of procurement and has been instrumental in transitioning the team from administrative purchasing to value-added procurement, leveraging tools like Eazystock and insights gained from her studies.