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How cloud computing can make supply chains more competitive

Many more traditional supply chain strategies originated in a steadier business environment. When business cycles are predictable, and demand is...

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10 supply chain and inventory management apps

Working in supply chain or inventory management can be busy and stressful. Keeping on top of your to-do list, building...

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Why inventory managers need to understand inventory value

Often, businesses focus on inventory management from a supply chain perspective – holding enough stock to meet customer demand and...

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An explanation of the types and benefits of automated warehouse systems

Warehouse technologies and automated systems can help solve warehouse and supply chain issues cost-effectively. The right technologies can increase efficiency...

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A guide to optimizing your supply chain

What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right...

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How to develop an effective supply chain strategy

What is a supply chain strategy? A supply chain strategy explains how a company will bring goods into the business...

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Just-in-case inventory management strategy explained

In the early 1980s, just in time supply chain management emerged as a way for businesses to reduce stock levels...

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What are the fundamental differences between just-in-time and just-in-case stock control?

JIT v JIC stock management For years companies have operated a just-in-time (JIT) supply chain model, only ordering stock items...

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EazyStock launches new Partner Awards

Chicago, IL, February 24, 2022 – EazyStock celebrates the great work of their partners with their first annual Partner Awards....

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8 best inventory demand forecasting techniques

Demand forecasting techniques Demand forecasting techniques play a critical role in inventory management. If you can accurately forecast market demand,...

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5 ways better inventory management can prevent stockouts

The current causes of stockouts Since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, businesses across the globe have faced stock availability challenges....

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Reorder point planning – how to calculate reorder points

What is reorder point planning? Reordering point planning involves calculating when stock levels hit a point at which it’s the...