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Dr 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.

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A guide to optimizing your supply chain

What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right...

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How to develop an effective supply chain strategy

What is a supply chain strategy? A supply chain strategy explains how a company will bring goods into the business...

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What are the fundamental differences between just-in-time and just-in-case stock control?

JIT v JIC stock management For years companies have operated a just-in-time (JIT) supply chain model, only ordering stock items...

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How to improve inventory turnover with inventory optimization

How to increase inventory turnover with inventory optimization The concept of inventory optimization helps many businesses improve their inventory turnover...

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What is service level in inventory management

For many years, inventory-holding businesses have used stock days in their inventory management calculations to determine whether they have the...

Tips for EazyStock customers during the Coronavirus pandemic

The world is facing unprecedented times as the effects and consequences of COVID-19 make their mark on businesses large and...

Aerial view of a cargo ship with freight shipping containers why ignoring automated inventory management is killing your supply chain

5 Benefits of automated inventory management

You’ve heard about robots in the warehouse and self-driving trucks, but automation is taking over even more areas in the...