Companies that are in the business of selling goods, whether they resell them as retailers or produce them, need to find ways to manage their inventory levels. The process of inventory management ...

Cycle inventory counting is an inventory management approach where part of an inventory is counted each day. A counting schedule is developed, and specified areas of inventory are checked according to ...

Avoiding excessive inventory carrying costs requires maintaining accurate inventory records. One of the most efficient ways to maintain that accuracy is by ...

Anne Embrey, vice president of fulfillment operations for Replacements Ltd., said her company maintains too much aged inventory with about 4% of orders being categorized as ‘problem’ orders. Embrey ...

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Discover how purchasing systems streamline inventory management, control costs, and ensure efficient purchasing from requisition to payment.

Taylor Logistics is a full-service, third-party logistics (3PL) company that offers various services including warehousing, transportation, and more to help optimize supply chain management. Their ...

Learning how to manage inventory efficiently is critical to any business that sells physical goods. From timely ordering of supplies to tracking and storage, any mistakes can directly impact your ...

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Inventory management is the process of tracking where your products are at all times and when to order more. These techniques can improve your inventory management process, independent of software.

In machine shops, the “parts” — i.e., the raw materials, MRO supplies and equipment, works-in-progress, and the finished goods — are vital role in the success of the business. Without effective ...