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A review of Business Central’s inventory planning and reordering policies

As a busy inventory manager, if you’re using your enterprise resource planning system (ERP) for planning and reordering, you’re probably...

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7 Ways ERP inventory management add-ons can save time and money

How ERP add-ons can add value to your current system’s functionality Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become essential business...

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Why you need to upgrade your stock ordering processes

The advantage of working in a business for a long time is that you know it inside and out. However,...

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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...

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Managing supplier shutdowns with order calendars

We know it’s stating the obvious, but if suppliers can’t fulfill your orders, you can’t meet customer demand. If you...

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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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Cost-effectively filling shipping containers

The effects of COVID-19 on global supply chains hit the shipping industry hard, with displaced containers blocking ports and causing...

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5 cost-saving inventory reduction strategies

For businesses that carry non-perishable goods, it’s tempting to order and carry surplus stock to help meet market demand and...

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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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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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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...

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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....