Managing Inventory and Warehousing
Discussing inventory strategies and warehousing options.
- Managing Inventory and Warehousing
15 Articles
What Are the Five Types of Inventory?
What are the five types of inventory? We go over the different types of inventory or stock that businesses use in their processes.
Read Article →What Are the Different Item Codes?
What are the different item codes? These include GTIN-14, UPCs, SKUs, EANs, and others. We explain them and how to use them.
Read Article →What Is Aggregate Inventory Management?
What is aggregate inventory management? In this article, learn about aggregate inventory management, the benefits, and how to implement it.
Read Article →What Is Vendor Managed Inventory?
What is Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)? Learn about VMI, how it benefits both retailers and suppliers, and implementing it.
Read Article →What Is Cross-Docking?
Have you heard of cross-docking? We go over the types of cross-docking, the benefits and drawbacks, and who should use it.
Read Article →What Is Stock Control?
What is stock control (AKA inventory control)? Learn about the various methods of stock control, pros and cons, and implementing it.
Read Article →What is TI/HI?
In the warehousing world, you may have heard the term TI/HI or Tie-High. This common logistics term refers to pallet stacking.
Read Article →What Are the Different Segments of a Barcode?
What are the different segments of a barcode? How are barcodes used? What is the anatomy of a barcode? We dive into this and more.
Read Article →How to Improve On-Shelf Availability
Learn how to improve your on-shelf availability, measure your in-stocks, and prepare for surpluses and promotions.
Read Article →Measuring On-Shelf Availability
Learn how modern vendors and retailers are measuring on-shelf availability (OSA) so that products are always there for the consumer.
Read Article →SKU Rationalization
SKU rationalization is the procedure of deciding whether you should retain or suspend a product. It is a thorough cleanup of your inventory.
Read Article →ABC Analysis & How Walmart Applies It to Its Inventory
Which products, customers, or purchased parts are the largest contributors to your company’s success? Use ABC analysis to find out.
Read Article →Backorders And Their Effect On Supply Chain
Backorders are the process of giving your customers the facility of placing orders even when you have insufficient stock.
Read Article →Procurement Best Practices
Procurement touches every aspect of a supplier's business. See the benefits of a procurement process and the top five best practices.
Read Article →When to Do SSOs (Store-Specific Orders)
A Store-Specific Order is needed to combat unexpected store out-of-stocks. It can also be used to stock stores in anticipation of special events.
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