To a lot of business owners, holding huge swathes of safety stock seems like a good idea. Having the safety net of deeper…
9 May 2023 Inventory Optimisation
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In this article, we explore how you can encompass both sales and the wider supply chain team into the product lifecycle decision making process.
5 May 2023 Assortment Planning
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The life of someone who works in the supply chain is never easy. Therefore, it is vital that you focus on the right things. But…
2 May 2023 Assortment Planning
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5 facts you need to know about MOQ! Download our guide to unravelling the secret of optimal order quantities!
27 Apr 2023 Supply Planning
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It might’ve been the fittest that survived during the pandemic, but the businesses that genuinely thrived were the most…
25 Apr 2023 Supply Planning
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What on Earth is OTIF? And can it help your business perform better? To answer this question effectively, let’s look back at the groundings of OTIF.
21 Apr 2023 Inventory Optimisation
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Making good business decisions can be the difference between profit and loss. Between surviving and thriving. To stand the best…
19 Apr 2023 Demand Planning & Forecasting
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Your sales and profitability are both massively impacted by the strength of your assortment strategy. That means your bottom line…
14 Apr 2023 Assortment Planning
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Your inventory could be an untapped goldmine. Manage it well and you will unlock all the riches you and your Finance Director…
5 Apr 2023 Inventory Optimisation
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If supply chain shocks are new to you, you’re likely new to supply chain. It’s almost par for the course that blips, booms…
17 Feb 2023 Supply Chain Tactics
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You are right in the thick of the action. And it’s up to you call the shots. However, you’re only ever as strong as your…
15 Feb 2023 Supply Chain Tactics
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Your assortment is a treasure trove of value. Get it right and your on to a winner. But get it wrong and you will be in a world of pain.
3 Feb 2023 Assortment Planning
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Many companies are currently dealing with a strong bullwhip effect. In part, this problem is tied to the ongoing impacts of the…
25 Jan 2023 Demand Planning & Forecasting
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On the surface, it’s simply a matter of ordering the right amount of stock at the right time. ‘When’ and ‘how much’…
23 Jan 2023 Inventory Optimisation
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Stock replenishment is a dark art. Master this essential supply chain conundrum & you will be rewarded generously. However, get…
18 Jan 2023 Allocation & Replenishment
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Ask anyone involved in demand planning, demand forecasting or demand management, and they will tell you the same thing: this…
16 Jan 2023 Demand Planning & Forecasting
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You know you’ve got excess stock issues, and so does everyone else in the business. It’s a little like a broken leg. You look down and… something’s not right.
13 Jan 2023 Assortment Planning
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Product availability raises a lot of debate about how much inventory should be held. While the sales guys want the availability of…
11 Jan 2023 Inventory Optimisation
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Inventory costs will surprise you Inventory is a necessary evil. After all, to keep customers happy, you need the right stock, at…
9 Jan 2023 Inventory Optimisation
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Every year, Chinese New Year supplier closures present supply chain teams with a real headache.
22 Sep 2022 Supply Planning
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In this article, we start by discussing what a stock-out means, the importance of avoiding it, common causes, and finally how to…
15 Jul 2022
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How can you stop flushing away your profits. Find out how you can make better inventory decisions with Slim4
1 Jul 2022 Inventory Optimisation
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The digital revolution in inventory management starts at Slimstock. Our Dutch company was founded back in 1993, and ever since…
20 Apr 2022 Inventory Optimisation
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Lots of businesses have ambitious plans for their supply chain. You might yourself. But many supply chain initiatives fail…
17 Mar 2022 S&OP + IBP
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