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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,...

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What are the disadvantages of excess inventory?

Inventory is pivotal to business success. Without it, you can’t provide the items your customers need, and you’ll probably go...

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How to calculate forecast accuracy and forecast error

What is forecast accuracy? Forecast accuracy measures how close your demand forecast is to the actual demand value. You can...

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Bamal Fastener selects EazyStock as their inventory optimization tool

Chicago, IL – Bamal Fastener selects EazyStock as their inventory optimization tool. Bamal Fastener has decided to eliminate their time-consuming...

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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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How to manage inventory effectively

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

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