Dewald & Lengle Hardware Reduces Inventory $200K with Epicor Business Accelerator

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Dewald & Lengle Hardware Reduces Inventory $200K with Epicor Business Accelerator

Hardware retailer used Epicor Business Accelerator to cut inventory by $200,000, improve order accuracy, and protect margins during a sales decline.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Dewald & Lengle Hardware implemented Epicor Business Accelerator consulting to maximize its Eagle system. The engagement focused on inventory optimization through RPA reports, order point calculations, and suggested order quantities. Additional improvements included entering major vendor SKUs into the system, managing slow-moving X items, and adding POS security controls. Results included reduced inventory investment, lower order preparation time, and maintained profitability despite a $300,000 sales drop.

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Inventory reduced by $200,000 within months using system-driven ordering

RPA reports and order point calculations improved weekly Do it Best buying accuracy

Major vendor SKUs entered into Eagle for better control across Carhartt, Harmon, and Red Wing

Slow-moving X items managed by stopping reorders and using targeted promotions

POS security implemented with user logins and permissions to prevent unauthorized changes

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