Mark Chapman, Author at EazyStock

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How do you forecast lumpy demand?

What is demand forecasting? Inventory demand forecasting is how companies predict customer demand for an inventory item over a defined...

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Warehouse Resilience in Supply Chain Systems Explained

Since the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic hit businesses across the globe, supply chain digitalization has moved to the top...

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10 supply chain and inventory management apps

Working in supply chain or inventory management can be busy and stressful. Keeping on top of your to-do list, building...

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An explanation of the types and benefits of automated warehouse systems

Warehouse technologies and automated systems can help solve warehouse and supply chain issues cost-effectively. The right technologies can increase efficiency...

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8 best inventory demand forecasting techniques

Demand forecasting techniques Demand forecasting techniques play a critical role in inventory management. If you can accurately forecast market demand,...

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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A guide to the benefits of a bill of materials (BOM)

What is a bill of materials (BOM)? In its simplest form, a bill of materials (BOM) is a list of...

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Bill of materials inventory management: How to improve BOM forecasting and planning

When finished goods are built from a set of components, a Bill of Materials (BOM) is extremely useful for inventory...

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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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Impact of Supply Chain Disruption Explained

As globalization extends supply chains around the world, the likelihood of negative impacts stemming from supply chain disruption increases. Supply...

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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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What is replenishment planning, and why do you need it?

The key to unlocking effective inventory replenishment planning SMBs are under constant pressure to improve operational efficiency and service levels....