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Silver scissors open on a yellow background why cutting software budgets could cost you more in the long run
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The hidden costs of cutting software budgets

As we navigate a cost-of-living crisis that has seen prices and inflation soar, budgets are becoming tighter at home and...

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Understanding minimum order quantity (MOQ) and its issues

What is an MOQ, and how do you overcome its challenges? ABC, ERP, EOQ, JIT…acronyms are everywhere in inventory and...

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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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Big data and inventory management explained

What is big data? All successful businesses use data to develop strategies and review their outcomes. But as the number...

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Why inventory managers need to understand inventory value

Often, businesses focus on inventory management from a supply chain perspective – holding enough stock to meet customer demand and...

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The ultimate guide to supply chain optimisation

What does supply chain optimisation mean? Put simply, supply chain optimisation means using technology to get inventory to the right...

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How to develop an effective supply chain strategy

What is a supply chain strategy? A supply chain strategy explains how a company plans to bring goods into the...

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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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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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Managing inventory during shipping container shortages

The effects of COVID-19 on global supply chains have been far-reaching. In particular, the shipping industry has been hit due...

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A wooden dice with a plus sign on one side and minus sign on the adjacent side on a wooden table next to a light blue wall what are the fundamental differences between jut-in-time and just-in-case stock control
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Just-in-time vs Just-in-case stock control – a guide

JIT v JIC stock management For years companies have operated a just-in-time (JIT) supply chain model, only ordering stock items...

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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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