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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 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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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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Five steps to building a resilient supply chain

In the face of unprecedented global events that have posed significant challenges to businesses across the supply chain, the importance...

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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 manage dead stock

Having enough stock to meet demand is fundamental to stock-holding businesses. Running out of stock leads to lost sales and...

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Supply chain cyber security: 5 ways to minimize threats

Unsurprisingly, given the increasing number of digital breaches and cyber attacks, supply chain security is a growing concern for many...

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Improving inventory planning during supply chain disruption

This post focuses on inventory planning and optimizing stock levels during periods of supply chain disruption and erratic customer behavior....

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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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The causes of excess inventory

8 reasons you’re carrying too much inventory What is excess inventory? Excess inventory refers to when stock for an item...

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Demystifying key inventory terms: Your inventory optimization glossary

Inventory optimization is a complex but crucial aspect of supply chain management. However, if you haven’t heard of inventory optimization,...