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Choosing the right supplier location strategy

In today’s connected global economy, businesses face numerous challenges in optimising their supply chains. Suppliers are fundamental to success. If…

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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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Maximising bathroom inventory trends in 2025

As the bathroom manufacturing industry gears up to embrace what’s hot for 2025, we explain how to harness the power…

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An explanation of ABC XYZ inventory analysis and why it adds value

In previous posts, we’ve discussed the benefits of ABC classification models and how to use them to improve inventory control…

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An introduction to quantitative and qualitative forecasting methods

What is demand forecasting? Demand forecasting is the process of predicting future customer demand for your products to help with…

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Supply Chain Trends 2025

As we welcome 2025, we’ve reviewed some reports from across the supply chain industry to summarise the inventory management and…

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10 Inventory management KPIs for 2025

Inventory management KPIs for effective stock management Managing inventory is a complex business. Lots of activities, processes and people are…

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ISO 27001 and information security

As technology advances, we use more connected devices in our working lives. This brings more opportunities for data breaches and…

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How to cut inventory costs efficiently

If you’re a stock-holding business, it’s hard to balance the amount of stock you hold to meet demand with capital…

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What is artificial intelligence?

AI technology is developing rapidly, with new features hitting the headlines almost daily as companies jostle to showcase their products…

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Preparing your business for UK CBAM

In May, we explained how the EU CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) regulations would affect the fastenings industry in the UK…

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How to calculate ABC analysis – a working example

What is ABC analysis/ABC classification? Inventory management teams use ABC classification (also called ABC analysis) to help identify the most…

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