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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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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...

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What are the disadvantages of excess inventory?

Inventory is pivotal to business success. Without it, you can’t provide the items your customers need, and you’ll probably go...

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How to manage inventory effectively in a growing business

Inventory management, business growth and expanding product ranges There are several reasons you could be expanding your product portfolios. Whether...

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Overcoming Black Friday inventory management challenges

Black Friday, 24 November, is one of the year’s biggest shopping days when physical stores and e-commerce tempt shoppers with...

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Overcoming inventory management challenges

The last few years have seen the world rocked by many chaotic events. The global pandemic, continuing extreme weather events,...

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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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Warehouse management systems and supply chain resilience

Since the effects of the coronavirus pandemic hit businesses across the globe, supply chain digitalisation has moved to the top...

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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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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...