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Improving inventory planning during supply chain disruption

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

Demystifying key inventory terms: Your inventory optimization glossary

Inventory optimization is a complex but crucial aspect of supply chain management. However, if you haven’t heard of inventory optimization,...

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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...

Supply chain and inventory trends for 2024

While watching the news can be challenging, as we see reports of the impact of war, catastrophic weather events and...

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How to manage inventory effectively (2024 guide)

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

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4 Inventory Management Challenges to Overcome in 2024

Any organization that holds stock is up against a multitude of inventory management challenges. For starters, the international trading landscape...

Sustainable Supply Chain Management Software

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

Data-driven inventory management: the secret to business success

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just good instincts – it demands...

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How Does Inflation Affect Supply Chain

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

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A guide to optimizing your supply chain

What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right...

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Container Inventory Management for Shipping Shortages Guide

The effects of COVID-19 on global supply chains have been far reaching. The shipping industry in particular has been hit...

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How to Prevent Stock Outs: 5 Methods To Reduce Stockouts

The current causes of stockouts Since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, businesses across the globe have faced stock availability challenges....