How a Hardware Store Reduced Inventory Loss by 68%
A composite case study of a two-location hardware store that cut inventory shrinkage and dead stock write-offs from 7% to under 2.5% of inventory value.
Shrinkage + dead stock rate: 7% → 2.3%
Read the Full Story →How an Amazon Seller Increased Margins by 11 Points Without Raising Prices
A composite case study of an Amazon FBA seller who found an 11-point margin improvement by tracking true per-SKU profitability instead of revenue alone.
Net margin improvement: +11 pts
Read the Full Story →How One Distributor Eliminated Recurring Stockouts on Its Top SKUs
A composite case study of a regional distributor that went from monthly stockouts on best-selling SKUs to zero, by fixing reorder points and supplier lead-time tracking.
Stockouts before: 6–8/mo
Read the Full Story →How Better Purchase Planning Increased Profit 9% in One Quarter
A composite case study of a wholesaler that improved quarterly profit by 9% through purchase forecasting and eliminating duplicate orders, with no change in sales.
Quarterly profit increase: 9%
Read the Full Story →How a Shopify Store Cut Return-Driven Losses by 40%
A composite case study of a Shopify apparel store that reduced return-related losses by tracking per-SKU return rates instead of treating returns as a flat cost of doing business.
Reduction in return-driven losses: 40%
Read the Full Story →How a Medical Store Eliminated Expiry-Related Write-Offs
A composite case study of a pharmacy that used FIFO tracking and expiry-date reporting to cut expired-stock write-offs to near zero.
Expired-stock write-offs: −92%
Read the Full Story →How an Electronics Shop Reduced Warranty-Return Losses
A composite case study of an electronics retailer that tracked supplier defect rates to shift purchasing away from its worst-performing supplier.
Warranty return rate: −35%
Read the Full Story →How a Retail Store Improved Cash Flow Without a Single New Sale
A composite case study of a general retail store that fixed a recurring cash crunch by shortening receivables and rebalancing seasonal inventory buying, with no change in sales volume.
Cash freed up in one quarter: +$11,000
Read the Full Story →How a Small Manufacturer Cut Raw Material Waste by 18%
A composite case study of a small manufacturer that reduced raw material waste by tracking material usage per production run instead of only tracking finished goods.
Raw material waste: −18%
Read the Full Story →How a Furniture Store Reduced Showroom Dead Stock by 50%
A composite case study of a furniture store that cleared aging showroom inventory by applying a strict 120-day markdown rule instead of holding stock indefinitely.
Showroom dead stock value: −50%
Read the Full Story →FAQ
Are these case studies from real CircularGuru customers?
They're composite, realistic scenarios built from common patterns seen across retail, wholesale, and eCommerce businesses, illustrating problems and fixes rather than naming specific companies.
Why use composite case studies instead of named customer stories?
It lets each story focus clearly on one specific problem and fix, with realistic numbers, without needing to wait for a specific customer's permission to publish their exact figures.
Do the numbers in these case studies reflect typical results?
They illustrate what's realistically achievable when a specific problem, like inventory shrinkage or slow receivables, gets fixed with better tracking, not a guaranteed outcome for every business.
Can I read the guide behind a specific case study?
Yes, each case study links to the Knowledge Center guides most relevant to the problem it describes.