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Peter Drakeley

Peter Drakeley is CRO and Chief Inventory Optimization Geek at EazyStock, sharing a wealth of experience working with businesses of all sizes across diverse industries. Peter is a versatile supply chain expert with a keen interest in AI applications. Such is his passion for inventory that after a long day of optimizing, he spends his nights deep in textbooks, finalizing his PhD in Supply Chain Systems Adoption. When he’s not optimizing, Peter can be found coaching sports teams, reading, and playing rock ‘n’ roll. He used to be in a band but never talks about it.

Supply Chain Trends 2026

2025 review If we’d hoped that 2025 would give purchasers a break from disruption, but geopolitical tensions persisted, and with...

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How to calculate safety stock to save money

Determining the right stock levels for a business can be very challenging. Carrying too much inventory ties up working capital...

EazyStock partners with Tetra Business Solutions to bring next-level inventory optimization to Business Central users

EazyStock, the AI-powered inventory optimization and demand forecasting software, has partnered with Tetra Business Solutions, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business...

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An explanation of ABC XYZ inventory analysis and why it adds value

In previous posts, we’ve discussed the benefits of ABC classification models and how to use them to improve inventory control...

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Supply chain trends 2025

As we welcome 2025, we’ve reviewed some reports from across the supply chain industry to summarize the inventory management and...

How to cut inventory costs efficiently

If you’re a stock-holding business, it’s hard to balance the amount of stock you hold to meet demand with capital...

What is artificial intelligence?

AI technology is developing rapidly, with new features hitting the headlines almost daily as companies jostle to showcase their products...

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How to calculate ABC analysis – a working example

What is ABC analysis/ABC classification? Inventory management teams use ABC classification (also called ABC analysis) to help identify the most...

An explanation of ABC XYZ inventory analysis and why it adds value

In previous posts, we’ve discussed the benefits of ABC classification models and how to use them to improve inventory control...

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Using stock turn rate to optimize your inventory management

For many businesses looking to improve their inventory management, a critical KPI is stock turn rate. Stock turn rate is...

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5 Benefits of artificial intelligence in supply chain management

As global supply chains become more complex, disruption in one link can significantly impact other areas. Therefore, it is essential...

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The importance of ABC analysis in inventory management

ABC analysis in inventory management Managing thousands of stock items from various suppliers and delivering them to an extensive customer...