Managing Inventory and Warehousing
Discussing inventory strategies and warehousing options.
- Managing Inventory and Warehousing
15 Articles
What Are the Five Types of Inventory?
2021-03-01What 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?
2021-04-08What 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?
2021-01-28What 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?
2021-01-29What is Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)? Learn about VMI, how it benefits both retailers and suppliers, and implementing it.
Read Article →What Is Cross-Docking?
2021-01-27Have 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?
2021-02-01What 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?
2021-02-02In 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?
2021-07-01What 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
2020-10-27Learn how to improve your on-shelf availability, measure your in-stocks, and prepare for surpluses and promotions.
Read Article →Measuring On-Shelf Availability
2020-10-21Learn how modern vendors and retailers are measuring on-shelf availability (OSA) so that products are always there for the consumer.
Read Article →SKU Rationalization
2020-08-17SKU 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
2020-06-10Which 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
2020-06-10Backorders are the process of giving your customers the facility of placing orders even when you have insufficient stock.
Read Article →Procurement Best Practices
2021-02-23Procurement 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)
2020-07-02A 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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