Allegion New Zealand – Driving efficiency and engagement with smarter inventory planning

Challenges impacting the team

Despite its strong market position, Allegion New Zealand faced several inventory and operational challenges that were impacting performance and team morale.

Main inventory challenges included:

• High inventory levels tying up valuable working capital
• Periodic stockouts, leading to customer dissatisfaction
• Outdated planning tools that were time-consuming and prone to errors

Manual spreadsheet-based processes made forecasting cumbersome and inconsistent. The lack of visibility into inventory data frustrated employees and limited their ability to make proactive decisions.

“Our previous inventory planning tools were outdated and inefficient, which made it difficult to attract and retain top talent,” said Brendon Simpson, Managing Director, Allegion New Zealand. “We needed a modern solution to transform the way we plan and manage our inventory.”

Empowering people through technology

To address these challenges, Allegion New Zealand implemented Netstock in early 2023 to optimize inventory, improve forecasting accuracy, and empower teams.

By integrating seamlessly with Allegion’s ERP system, Netstock provided user-friendly dashboards, automated inventory classification, policy modelling, and intelligent forecasting algorithms to predict sales trends and manage stock levels effectively. This allowed the team to quickly identify slow-moving items, optimize replenishment policies, and reduce human error.

“It’s not just an ordering or forecasting tool; it’s a complete solution for inventory optimization,” said Ziady Aly, Supply and Planning Manager. “Instead of spending time maintaining spreadsheets, Netstock does the heavy lifting, freeing us up to focus on value-added analysis. The team feels empowered and more productive.”

The implementation also encouraged professional growth and engagement. Several team members became certified Netstock users, enhancing their skills and confidence.

Driving results across the business

Since implementing Netstock, Allegion New Zealand has seen significant improvements across financial performance, service levels, and team engagement:

• A substantial reduction in inventory levels, freeing up considerable working capital, enabling more efficient inventory management
• Consistent fill rate of 95% or higher, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Faster, more accurate decision-making driven by AI-powered insights
• Improved supplier collaboration, with more precise 12-month forecasts
• Higher employee engagement and retention, with increased capability and accountability

“Netstock has changed how we communicate and plan,” said Ziady. “We now have a deeper understanding of product performance and can give our suppliers clear expectations. That’s helped us maintain a smooth supply chain and respond faster to market changes.”

Shaping the future of planning

The project’s success has reinforced Allegion New Zealand’s commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and customer excellence.

“I’m proud of how our team embraced this change,” said Ziady. “We’ve seen measurable improvements in product performance and collaboration. We’re now sharing what we have learned with Allegion teams globally to help drive efficiency across the organization.”