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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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14 Supply chain and inventory management KPIs to improve performance in 2026

Inventory management KPIs for effective stock management Managing inventory is a complicated process. Many activities, processes, and people are involved...

How to cut inventory costs efficiently

If you’re a stock-holding business, it’s hard to balance the amount of stock you hold to meet demand with capital...

What is artificial intelligence?

AI technology is developing rapidly, with new features hitting the headlines almost daily as companies jostle to showcase their products...

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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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How to calculate inventory turnover ratio

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

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An explanation of ABC XYZ inventory analysis and why it adds value

In previous posts, we’ve discussed the benefits of ABC classification models and how to use them to improve inventory control...

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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...

Sustainable supply chain management explained

Improving businesses and the environment In today’s fast-paced business landscape, inventory management plays a crucial role in determining a company’s...

Why is data-driven inventory management important?

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just good instincts – it demands...