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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...

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Overcoming Black Friday purchasing and warehouse challenges

Black Friday (Nov 24 this year) is one of the year’s biggest shopping days when physical stores and eCommerce tempt...

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How to manage inventory effectively (2024 guide)

Inventory management, business growth and expanding product ranges There are several reasons you could be expanding your product portfolios. Whether...

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10 inventory management KPIs for effective inventory analysis

Inventory management KPIs for effective stock management Managing inventory is a complex business. Lots of activities, processes and people are...

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4 Inventory Management Challenges to Overcome in 2024

Any organization that holds stock is up against a multitude of inventory management challenges. For starters, the international trading landscape...

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Fundamentals of Demand Planning and Forecasting (2024 Guide)

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and...

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5 steps to reduce excess and obsolete inventory in 2024

If you type ‘excess inventory’ or ‘obsolete inventory’ into any search engine, you’ll find a wealth of companies offering to...

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Demand forecasting challenges – how to deal with fluctuating demand

Global marketplaces have been rocked over recent years, with customer demand and inventory supply more erratic and complex than ever...

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Overcoming inventory management challenges

Chaos has rocked the world the last few years. The global pandemic, continuing extreme weather events, conflict and natural disasters...

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management Software

Improving businesses and the environment In today’s fast-paced business landscape, inventory management plays a crucial role in determining a company’s...

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Data-driven inventory management: the secret to business success

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just good instincts – it demands...

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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...