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8 Reasons to improve demand and inventory planning

Do you need better demand and inventory planning? Many inventory planners find that their current processes are sufficient for basic...

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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...

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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...

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Bill of materials’ (BOM) importance in inventory management

What is a bill of materials (BOM)? In its simplest form, a bill of materials (BOM) is a list of...

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Improving multi-channel eCommerce inventory management

What is multi-channel ecommerce inventory management? Businesses who have multiple sales channels, including on and offline, require multi-channel ecommerce inventory...

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How to reduce Brexit’s impact on your supply chain

Brexit supply chain risks Right now, UK businesses are dealing with unprecedented times. The economic, social and political landscape in...

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ERP inventory management: How advanced is your ERP?

What is an ERP? Many organisations have an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to collect, store, manage, and interpret data...

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The causes and consequences of low inventory turnover

What is low inventory turnover? Low inventory turnover occurs when stock items are slow to move through the business. For...

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What is service level in inventory management?

For many years, inventory-holding businesses have used stock days in their inventory management calculations to determine whether they have the...

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What are carrying costs, and how are they calculated?

Maintaining cost-effective inventory levels is critical for any manufacturer, wholesaler, supplier or retailer. But just how much inventory is the...

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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Guide With Graph Explanation

What is economic order quantity (EOQ)? Economic order quantity (EOQ) concerns the most cost-efficient method of ordering stock. The objective...

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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Guide With Graph Explanation

What is economic order quantity (EOQ)? Economic order quantity (EOQ) concerns the most cost-efficient method of ordering stock. The objective...