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Peter Drakeley

Peter Drakeley is CRO and Chief Inventory Optimisation Geek at EazyStock, sharing a wealth of experience working with businesses of all sizes across diverse industries. Peter is a versatile supply chain expert with a keen interest in AI applications. Such is his passion for inventory that after a long day of optimising, he spends his nights deep in textbooks, finalising his PhD in Supply Chain Systems Adoption. When he’s not optimising, Peter can be found coaching sports teams, reading, and playing rock ‘n’ roll. He used to be in a band but never talks about it.

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How to calculate ABC classification – 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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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 improve inventory turnover – six simple steps

The benefits of improving your inventory turnover If you carry a lot of stock items, you’ll likely have a significant...

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Using stock turn rate to optimise your inventory management

For many businesses looking to improve their inventory management, a critical KPI is stock turn rate. Stock turn rate is...

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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 calculate inventory turnover ratio – what’s good and bad?

What is inventory turnover? Different products sell at different rates. Some will fly out of the door as soon as...

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Why is inventory optimisation better than inventory management?

Inventory optimisation is an often-misunderstood term. It isn’t just a fancy way of saying inventory management; it’s a way to...

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What is a just-in-case inventory management strategy?

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

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How to improve eCommerce inventory management

Better inventory management for ecommerce businesses Since the coronavirus pandemic, the growth in ecommerce sales has been phenomenal. But if...

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How to calculate safety stock (the right way)

Why should I calculate and use safety stock? Determining appropriate levels of stock across a business can be very challenging....

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A guide to supply chain management in eCommerce

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

Reorder point formula – what every inventory planner needs to know

The reorder point formula The reorder point formula works out when stock hits a level at which it’s the right...