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5 inventory management techniques to prevent stockouts

Stockouts overview Stockouts are more than a one-off missed sale. When a customer can’t buy what they need, you risk...

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The importance of First In, First Out (FIFO) in supply chains

Why FIFO still matters in modern supply chains In today’s supply chains, where volatility is standard and inventory management teams...

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What is S&OP? A guide to sales and operations planning

In many businesses, departments plan in silos. Sales forecast one thing, operations another, and finance budgets for something else entirely....

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What is the bullwhip effect?

Causes and effects of the bullwhip effect on supply chain performance What is the bullwhip effect? Small fluctuations in demand...

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An introduction to Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)

Days Inventory Outstanding (often shortened to DIO) is one of the simplest ways to answer a practical question: “How many...

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What is the customer order decoupling point – and why does it matter?

Be honest…when considering your supply chain strategy, have you ever felt frustrated by the question: at what point do we...

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An overview of demand forecasting in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Demand forecasting can be challenging for inventory planners, yet it’s critical to do a good job of ensuring that the...

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Inventory visibility across locations: how to fix one of purchasing’s biggest blind spots 

If you’re managing stock across multiple warehouses or depots, you’ll know the balancing act all too well. One site runs...

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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

EazyStock vs your stock ordering system: Who wins the battle? The advantage of working in a business for a long...

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Why “3 for 2” isn’t always a good deal

When good deals become bad decisions: How to avoid excess inventory Excess inventory rarely stems from bad intentions; it usually...

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Inventory planning to reduce Chinese New Year disruption

Smart inventory managers plan for Chinese New Year many months before the event. The more prepared you are, the greater...