Case Study Video for Distributors: Loeb Electric
Serving Contractors with Smarter Inventory Replenishment
Loeb Electric is a family-owned electrical distributor that has served contractors and industrial customers since 1912. With a strong presence in central Ohio and a growing national account network, their biggest challenge was getting the right inventory into customers' hands quickly while staying operationally efficient. By using eTurns TrackStock's VMI program, Loeb Electric can deliver materials ahead of schedule, often before customers realize they need them. This has helped them improve service levels and better support job sites with consistent inventory availability.
Real-Time Min and Max Control Across Job Sites
With eTurns, Loeb Electric sets min and max inventory levels for the top items stocked at customer facilities and job sites. These stocking levels provide real-time usage visibility, enabling Loeb Electric to replenish inventory based on actual demand rather than last-minute requests. One major advantage is the ability to manage the same item across multiple bin locations, even on different floors, with unique min and max levels for each bin. This creates a more organized replenishment process and ensures inventory stays available where it is needed most.
User-Friendly Software That Drives Measurable Results
Loeb Electric chose eTurns because the app is easier for end users to adopt than other inventory software they have tried. The benefits have been significant, including lower operational costs, faster picking times, and more efficient order fulfillment by shipping full cases rather than individual items. eTurns also offers more than 10 user-defined fields, helping project managers track real-time expenses, product usage, and budget progress. Setup was seamless, with fast ERP integration completed in just days. Loeb Electric now supports multiple inventory models, including customer owned stock, distributor supplied materials, and consigned inventory, all through one flexible and reliable replenishment platform.
"Using eTurns, we can get material to our customers ahead of time, before they even need it."
Video Transcript Summary: Loeb Electric Case Study
Loeb Electric is a family owned electrical distributor serving contractors and industrial customers since 1912. Their challenge was getting the right inventory into customers’ hands quickly while improving operational efficiency. By using eTurns TrackStock with their VMI program, Loeb Electric can stock materials ahead of demand, often before customers need them. The company sets min and max levels for key items at customer facilities and job sites, giving real time visibility into usage and enabling timely replenishment. One major advantage is the ability to manage the same product across multiple bin locations, each with its own stocking levels, which helps support organized inventory across large sites. Loeb Electric chose eTurns because the mobile app is more user friendly than other systems they have tried. The results include reduced operating costs, faster picking time, and more efficient deliveries through full case ordering. eTurns also provides over 10 user defined fields that help project managers track expenses, product usage, and budget progress in real time. Setup was seamless, with ERP integration completed in days. Loeb Electric now supports customer owned inventory, distributor supplied stock, and consigned inventory through one flexible replenishment solution.
