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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What is obsolete inventory?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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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...