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Product Availability: 6 Tips On How To Improve It

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 Cost – The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Costs and Boosting Profits

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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Your Chinese New Year Inventory Planning Toolkit

Every year, Chinese New Year supplier closures present supply chain teams with a real headache.

22 Sep 2022 Supply Planning

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Prevent Stock-outs for Better Inventory Management

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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What Is Return On Investment

What is Return on Investment (ROI)?

Every investment carries some level of risk. And when companies decide to make an investment, one of the key points to consider is…

2 Feb 2022 Inventory Optimisation

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10 TIPS FOR MANAGING BROAD PRODUCT RANGES

Retailers face multiple sales channels and broad ranges of products. So, what stock should be maintained and how to offer the best…

28 Sep 2021 Assortment Planning

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10 DIFFERENT TYPES OF STOCK IN YOUR WAREHOUSE

“Too much inventory value! Do something now to lower the working capital invested in the stock!” This exchange between Finance and…

28 Sep 2021

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Q&A | SUPPLY CHAIN INSIGHTS FROM VALLEN

Kim Olesen, Director of Supply Chain at Vallen, shares her Experience Dealing with Inventory Management and Procurement…

28 Sep 2021

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Q&A | CHALLENGES IN TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY SUPPLY CHAIN

Rapidly changing technologies, unstable markets, erratic demands, and changing demographics – these are just a few of the bumps automotive…

28 Sep 2021 Supply Chain Tactics

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ADDRESSING SIGNIFICANT PAIN POINTS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Agile and robust inventory management is your best bet against the complex and competitive conditions of the auto market. In…

28 Sep 2021 Supply Planning

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There’s not a shortage of containers, just a shortage of thinking

“A container, a container, my kingdom for a container.” OK, probably not a direct quote, but maybe close to what you’ve been…

21 Sep 2021 Supply Planning

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IS PRODUCT FRESHNESS YOUR TOP PRIORITY?

The food industry is at war. Faced with a constant battle to offer high availability levels while minimizing waste, shelf life…

7 Sep 2021 Allocation & Replenishment

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WHAT’S THE BEST FORMULA TO ACHIEVE OPTIMAL STOCK LEVELS?

All companies work hard to achieve optimal stock. But the practise and methods of achieving differs from one sector to another….

7 Sep 2021 S&OP + IBP

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BEST PRACTICES IN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

The reality of our days demands that we occupy good practices in inventory management. This guarantees an efficient process when…

7 Sep 2021

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HOW E-COMMERCE IS IMPACTING INVENTORY MANAGEMENT?

Retail is an ever-moving landscape, and over the last decade, many retailers have changed the way they operate. Recently Bose…

7 Sep 2021

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KNOW WHAT TO STOCK- PRIORITIZE YOUR ASSORTMENT TO FIND THE RIGHT ITEMS FOR YOUR MARKET

Can you stock everything your customers want? Which SKUs make the most profit? Can it be localized or rebranded? What’s the cost…

7 Sep 2021 Allocation & Replenishment

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IS YOUR BUSINESS TRAPPED IN CASH FLOW HELL?

The time to expand your business is now. “As levers of financial management go, none bears more weight than working capital. The…

7 Sep 2021 S&OP + IBP

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FIGHT BACK AGAINST DISRUPTION! 5 STEPS TO BOLSTER YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN FOR UNCERTAIN MARKETS

Market disruption on a global scale can make you feel like everything is out of your control. The best way to fight back is…

7 Sep 2021 Supply Chain Tactics

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MATURITY MODEL

Are you confident in your company’s ability to optimize inventory in shops, warehouses and DCs? Do you trust your supply…

7 Sep 2021

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IMPROVED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT: REDUCING FOOD WASTE

If you find yourself having to throw food items every few weeks from your refrigerator, imagine what goes on at a grocery store…

6 Sep 2021 Assortment Planning

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8 Inventory Management Video Tips for Chinese New Year | Slimstock AU

Confirming your supplier schedule to break down the total lead time in production and transport time will allow you to gain more…

6 Sep 2021 Demand Planning & Forecasting

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Inventory Management: 7 Things You Need To Know

In logistics, inventory management is often referred to as the management of the incoming and outgoing goods at a company (by…

6 Sep 2021 Demand Planning & Forecasting

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Reduce carbon emissions with accurate inventory management

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that warming of the earth is creating a serious threat to the planet…

18 Mar 2020 Inventory Optimisation

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10 inventory tips for managing large product ranges

Retailers are increasingly faced with multiple sales channels and large product ranges. But which stock should be held where in…

10 Aug 2019 Assortment Planning

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