Kristi Roper, Author at EazyStock

Automation Hero September 2020: Simon Welander

Simon Welander, Team Leader of Operations Planning at Blinkfyrar, has streamlined their ordering processes using EazyStock. With the help of...

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What are carrying costs, and how are they calculated?

Maintaining cost-effective inventory levels is critical for any manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier or retailer. But just how much inventory is the...

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The problem with the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model

The economic order quantity (EOQ) model is a fairly popular means of calculating inventory reorder quantities and working out how...

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Obsolete inventory management: the causes and cures

What is obsolete inventory? Obsolete inventory refers to stock that has seen no demand for a prolonged period of time,...

Automation Hero January 2020 – Lily Zhang from INNOVATEST

Lily Zhang, Director of Manufacturing at INNOVATEST has, through automation, lowered inventory levels and saved both time and money for...

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How to deal with excess stock

Excess stock, regardless of a company’s efficiency and stock control, can accumulate in the warehouse. This surplus not only occupies...

Automation Hero October 2019: Mattias Pohlin of Jönköping Healthcare Region

Mattias Pohlin, Materials Planner at Jönköping Healthcare Region, has improved service levels and streamlined the procurement process. That’s why he’s...

Automation Hero September 2019: Peer Dahlgren of Proffsmagasinet

Peer Dahlgren, Purchasing Manager at Proffsmagasinet, has improved both service levels and inventory turnover thanks to automation, despite the business...

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What is stock availability, and how can you improve it?

Improving stock availability – without carrying excess stock For many businesses, stock availability is critical to delivering excellent customer service....

March 2019 Automation Hero: Kevin Skau of Design Ready Controls

About Kevin: Kevin Skau is the Chief Operating Officer of Design Ready Controls, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Design Ready Controls...