The Challenge
Like many businesses operating in the construction sector, NoMorePly must balance fluctuating demand with long supplier and shipping lead times.
Limited forecasting input
NoMorePly operates in a fast-moving construction market where future demand can be difficult to predict. Without detailed customer forecasts available for every product, Samantha relies on AGR’s forecasting capabilities to identify demand patterns and build purchasing plans that keep inventory aligned with market needs.
Long lead times
Many of NoMorePly’s products are sourced internationally, creating long and often variable lead times. Supplier production schedules, shipping availability, and global logistics disruptions can all impact delivery dates. To manage this complexity, the team must plan months ahead while maintaining the flexibility to respond when conditions change.
Low data visibility
Before moving to AGR Cloud, planning decisions were slowed by delays in data updates. Changes made in the ERP system could take up to a day to be reflected in planning data, making it difficult to quickly understand the impact of supplier delays, shipment changes, or inventory movements.
Complex planning
NoMorePly uses a forward-ordering model that requires inventory to be planned months in advance while orders are split across multiple shipments and container loads. Managing supplier commitments, shipping schedules, inventory requirements, and replenishment plans across a large product range creates a highly complex planning environment that demands accurate data and constant oversight.
The result
AGR gives NoMorePly the visibility and agility needed to manage a complex supply chain with confidence.
When supplier dates move or shipments are delayed, Samantha can update the information in the ERP system, rerun AGR, and immediately see how those changes affect inventory positions and future purchasing requirements.
- Make faster decisions
Immediate access to updated planning data allows the team to respond quickly to supply chain disruptions and changing supplier commitments.
- Improved Inventory Visibility
AGR provides a clear picture of future demand and inventory requirements, helping NoMorePly maintain availability while avoiding unnecessary stock.
- Plan More Confidently
With reliable forecasting and replenishment recommendations, NoMorePly can make purchasing decisions with greater certainty despite long lead times and unpredictable shipping schedules.
- Support Lean Operations
As a small planning team managing a large product portfolio, automation and accurate recommendations allow more time to focus on suppliers, exceptions, and strategic decisions.
“The feature where I can rerun my data whenever I want, that was the pinnacle for us. If you didn’t have that, we probably wouldn’t have moved.”
- NoMorePly
- Samantha Baines, Category Manager
How NoMorePly uses AGR
AGR sits at the heart of NoMorePly’s inventory planning process.
The team uses AGR to forecast demand, manage replenishment, monitor lead times, and build purchase plans that support both supplier commitments and customer demand. By combining supplier lead times with shipping lead times, AGR helps Samantha make informed purchasing decisions despite uncertainty across the supply chain.
One of the most valuable improvements came when NoMorePly moved to AGR Cloud. The ability to refresh planning data on demand transformed the way the team works.
Previously, changes made in the ERP system could take up to a day to be reflected in planning data. Now, Samantha can update information, rerun AGR, and immediately understand the impact on inventory and future orders.
Looking ahead
NoMorePly continues to work closely with AGR to help shape future product development, particularly around forward ordering, supplier collaboration, and enhanced forecasting workflows.
As the business grows and supply chains become increasingly complex, AGR provides the visibility, flexibility, and responsiveness needed to stay ahead of change.
By combining accurate forecasting with real-time planning insights, NoMorePly can make better decisions, react faster to disruptions, and keep products flowing efficiently through its supply chain.