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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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4 reasons for carrying safety stock inventory

You’re a manufacturer who is working on an order when you realize that you’re out of a necessary component due...

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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...

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How to manage seasonality of demand to increase forecasting accuracy

Fact: not every product in your warehouse sells at the same pace throughout the year. Some will experience peaks and...

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Automation Hero October 2021: TerraSana

Wouter van der Zwaan, Finance and IT Manager at TerraSana Natuurvoeding BV, was looking for a solution to improve his...

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How to manage your supply chain for eCommerce success

Supply chain management in eCommerce The growth of eCommerce in both the B2C and B2B sectors has bought a wealth...

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A guide to the benefits of a bill of materials (BOM)

What is a bill of materials (BOM)? In its simplest form, a bill of materials (BOM) is a list of...