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ATLANTA July 22, 2024 – Blue Ridge announced today that Edges Electrical Group, a leading electrical distributor with 12 locations, has selected Blue Ridge’s supply chain planning solutions to optimize its inventory. Edges Electrical Group will leverage Blue Ridge’s Demand Planning, Replenishment Optimization, Supply Chain Analytics and Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) solutions to increase forecast accuracy, automate replenishment, and drive inventory down across its product mix of Electrical parts and equipment for customers across the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valley/Coast.

“Blue Ridge is the solution to the complex challenges our supply chain faces today. With increasing demands from customers and suppliers, fluctuating and extended lead times, and other complexities, our ERP system alone cannot keep pace. Blue Ridge empowers us with precise demand planning and forecasting, and inventory optimization, leading to enhanced customer service and satisfaction. The integration of machine learning and AI analytics ensures the reliability of the data we depend on.” Daron Brown, Vice President of Purchasing & Inventory, Edges Electrical Group 

“Blue Ridge is thrilled to welcome another customer in the electric space to our portfolio and look forward to growing with them as our software empowers them to maximize their inventory performance and increase profitability.” said Kyle Pexton, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Ridge. “Our Supply Chain Planning and MEIO solutions enable Edges Electrical Group to foresee expensive supply chain disruptions and meticulously align inventory across their multiple locations, providing top-notch service to their customers.” 

With the implementation of Blue Ridge MEIO and Supply Chain Planning solutions, Edges Electrical Group can create fully configured orders and highly efficient inventory allocation across locations and channels. Orders are economically optimized to Edges goals for up to 24 months in advance. The system makes precise and automated order predictions without user intervention, while adhering to order schedules, constraints and SKU-level rounding requirements. 

This partnership demonstrates Edges Electrical Group’s commitment and dedication to delivering exceptional value to its customers. 

About Edges Electrical Group

Established in 1948, Edges Electrical Group is the largest electrical wholesale distributor in Northern California. Our motto ” One goal, One Purpose” allows us to focus on being the best supplier to our customers. Family owned, we provide an environment that allows employees to grow and succeed professionally and financially. We recognize our employees are the greatest assets we have, making Edges an employer of choice in Northern CA. We strongly support work/life balance and strive to provide an environment where people are treated like family. 

About Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge provides supply chain software that improves planning precision with an unmatched partnership so you can eliminate guesswork and maximize inventory performance. 

We empower you with predictive insights and precise buying recommendations based on comprehensive details. You’ll always be prepared and in control, ready to make fast and accurate planning decisions. Our software improves cashflow and increases profitability by optimizing spending, increasing service levels, and reducing overstock and lost sales. Our unmatched LifeLine supply chain software coaching enables you to accelerate software adoption and efficiencies while simplifying buying complexity. We’ll stand by you so that you can Be Supply Chain Invincible.