Christoph Kay
Christoph worked as an electronics technician in industry for five years and experienced firsthand how missing small parts can slow down processes. Later, as a project manager at P.S. Cooperation GmbH (Böllhoff Group), he introduced digital procurement processes for recurring parts at medium-sized companies and corporations. Today, he is building repleno to largely automate the procurement of consumables in small businesses.
Latest articles
Calculate Stock Level: Definition, Formula, Types and Example
Calculate stock level: definition, formula, example, stock types, average stock level, optimal stock and physical vs. book stock.
C-Parts Management: Definition, Methods and Practice
C-parts management explained: what C-parts are, which methods from Kanban to eProcurement exist, and how to reduce procurement effort.
How to Calculate Warehouse Costs: Formula, Example and Storage Cost Rate
Calculate warehouse costs with a clear formula, a euro example and the storage cost rate. Step-by-step for SMEs with an interactive calculator and typical values.
Inventory Management: What It Is, How It Works, and When Excel Falls Short
Inventory management explained: definition, core tasks, methods and an honest comparison of Excel vs. dedicated software. For small businesses that want to stay in control.
Minimum Stock: Formula, Variants and Practical Example
Calculate minimum stock with three formulas, step-by-step examples and a clear distinction from safety stock, for stable, fluctuating and seasonal items.
Inventory Metrics in the Trades: 4 Numbers That Make Stock and Costs Visible
Inventory metrics in the trades: Inventory turnover, storage duration, storage cost rate, and stockout rate explained. With formulas, benchmarks, and a calculation example.
