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How to calculate safety stock to save money

Why should I calculate and use safety stock? Determining the right stock levels for a business can be very challenging....

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Overcoming Black Friday inventory management challenges

Black Friday, 28 November, is one of the year’s biggest shopping days when physical stores and e-commerce tempt shoppers with...

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Classifying inventory and optimising stock levels with Dynamics 365 Business Central

Stock classification is essential for effective inventory management. By grouping stock items based on their value to your business, you...

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How inventory optimisation can help mitigate the financial impact of rising tariffs

Tariffs. A word you’ve probably heard more in 2025 than ever before – more than enough, even. However, it’s a...

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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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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...

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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...

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Choosing the right supplier location strategy

In today’s connected global economy, businesses face numerous challenges in optimising their supply chains. Suppliers are fundamental to success. If...

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Managing supplier shutdowns with order calendars

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

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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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10 Inventory management KPIs for 2025

Inventory management KPIs for effective stock management Managing inventory is a complex business. Lots of activities, processes and people are...