Supply Chain Management Blog

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management

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

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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...

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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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Requisite joins EazyStock as Partner to enhance inventory management solutions in the UK

EazyStock, a leading supplier of cloud-based inventory optimisation software, is pleased to announce a referral partnership with Requisite Solutions, specialists...

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The inventory planners guide to managing the product life cycle

Every product goes through several phases from its launch to eventual phasing out, which is known as the product life...

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EazyStock becomes associate member of BIAFD, British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors

Birmingham, UK – EazyStock, a leading inventory optimisation software provider, is pleased to announce its recent partnership with the British...

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How to calculate inventory turnover ratio – what’s good and bad?

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

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How does inflation affect global supply chains?

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply-chain crises, with one always waiting around the...

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Inventory management strategies during an economic downturn

Companies that use the right strategies in purchasing and logistics can gain advantages during these unique, uncertain times and, during...

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...