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Why specialist software beats generic AI for inventory and supply chain decisions

AI is having a moment. It can write emails, summarise reports, answer questions in seconds, and make almost any task feel faster....

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What does inventory optimisation actually look like in practice? 

Throughout this series, we’ve explored where generative AI can help supply chain and purchasing teams, where it falls short, and why specialist inventory optimisation...

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Can generative AI really manage your inventory? 

In the first blog in this series, we looked at where generative AI can genuinely help supply chain and purchasing teams. Used...

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Where generative AI can help supply chain and purchasing teams

Generative AI has moved fast. What started as a boardroom buzzword is now being tested by many teams in their...

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Understanding minimum order quantity (MOQ) and its issues

What is a minimum order quantity (MOQ), and how do you overcome its challenges? ABC, ERP, EOQ, JIT…acronyms are everywhere...

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What is inventory ROI, and why does it matter for better stock decisions?

When you’re managing inventory, every stock decision has a cost. Hold too much, and you tie up cash in products...

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Mastering stock control: Cut costs, avoid stockouts, and keep customers happy

As a stock-holding business, you’ll have experienced having a customer ready to buy, only to discover you’re out of stock....

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The importance of First In, First Out (FIFO) in supply chains

Why FIFO still matters in modern supply chains In today’s supply chains, where volatility is standard and inventory management teams...

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What is the bullwhip effect?

Causes and effects of the bullwhip effect on supply chain performance What is the bullwhip effect? Small fluctuations in demand...

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An introduction to Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)

Days Inventory Outstanding (often shortened to DIO) is one of the simplest ways to answer a practical question: “How many...

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How to reduce stress and save money as a purchaser

The alarm goes off, and you hit snooze, dreading getting out of bed. On your commute, instead of enjoying the...

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How to calculate safety stock to save money

Why should I calculate and use safety stock? Determining the right stock levels for a business can be very challenging....