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Managing supplier shutdowns with order calendars

We know it’s stating the obvious, but if suppliers can’t fulfill your orders, you can’t meet customer demand. If you...

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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...

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ISO 27001 and information security

As technology advances, we use more connected devices in our working lives. This brings more opportunities for data breaches and...

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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...

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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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Obsolete inventory management: the causes and cures

What is obsolete inventory? Obsolete inventory refers to stock that has seen no demand for a prolonged period of time,...

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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...

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An introduction to information security

Data breaches, usually through cyberattacks, are becoming more common. Not only are they damaging to a firm’s reputation, but they...

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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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An introduction to quantitative and qualitative demand forecasting models

What is demand forecasting? Demand forecasting is the process of predicting future customer demand for your products to help with...

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Inventory planning to reduce Chinese New Year disruption

Smart inventory managers plan for Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year) many months before the event. The more prepared...

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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...