Mark Chapman, Author at EazyStock

Supply chain risk mitigation

As we ride each wave of supply chain disruption, we hope it will be the last. However, the world is...

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How to overcome Red Sea supply chain disruption

Why are there global shipping issues? Once again, global shipping is experiencing potential long-term disruption, this time due to Houthi...

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How to calculate forecast accuracy and forecast error

What is forecast accuracy? Forecast accuracy measures how close your demand forecast is to the actual demand value. You can...

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Big Data and Inventory Management Explained

What is big data? All successful businesses use data to develop strategies and review their outcomes. But as the number...

How to manage seasonality of demand to increase forecasting accuracy

Fact: not every product in your warehouse sells at the same pace throughout the year. Some will experience peaks and...

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How to Improve Forecast Accuracy: Manage Demand Outliers

What is forecasting accuracy? Forecasting accuracy is the process of calculating the accuracy of your inventory demand forecasts by comparing...

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An introduction to quantitative and qualitative inventory forecasting models

Demand forecasting models Whether you’re a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer, forecasting future demand or customer orders is the logical starting...

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7 Benefits of ERP System That Save Money & Time

How ERP add-ons can add value to your current system’s functionality Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are excellent for improving...

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Inventory Replenishment Strategies To Increase Profit

What is inventory replenishment? Inventory replenishment is the process of moving stock items along the supply chain to ensure inventory...

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Effective stock replenishment: why you need it & how to achieve it

Stock replenishment is an important aspect of inventory management, as it ensures the right stock items are being reordered to...

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What is Inventory Planning: 8 Signs Why You Need It

Do you need inventory planning software? Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms are a big investment for any organization. They also...

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8 causes of excess inventory and carrying too much stock

8 reasons why you’re carrying too much inventory Below we’re going to investigate why businesses end up with too much...