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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...

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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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The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Formula Explained

The economic order quantity model is used in inventory management to support replenishment activity, but how useful is it in...

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Cost-effectively filling shipping containers

The effects of COVID-19 on global supply chains hit the shipping industry hard, with displaced containers blocking ports and causing...

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6 inventory control techniques to optimise your stock management

Inventory control techniques that help optimise your stock management There are hundreds of inventory control blog posts on efficiently organising...

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5 Benefits of artificial intelligence in supply chain management

As global supply chains become more complex, disruption in one link can significantly impact other areas. Therefore, it is essential...

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Improving inventory planning during supply chain disruption

This post focuses on inventory planning and optimising stock levels during periods of supply chain disruption and erratic customer behaviour....

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The causes of excess inventory

8 reasons you’re carrying too much inventory What is excess inventory? Excess inventory refers to when stock for an item...