Multiple inventory control methods exist including aggregate control, item level control, ABC analysis, economic-order-quantity and lot-size methods. Small companies that find it difficult to ...

Distribution center storage and inventory control may not seem like the sexiest parts of a multichannel business. But unless you have the product in stock — and your warehouse workers can get to it ...

A company's inventory management policies determine how the company manages the movement of inventory under its control. Every company has a different philosophy on inventory management that guides ...

Inventory systems can make or break your business, and effective controls help provide visibility as to what you have, what you need, what you don’t need and costs. But bad procedures can lead to ...

In a time of extreme unpredictability, companies need to centralize inventory control. It’s imperative to drive agile decision-making by consolidating data across the network, employing advanced ...

Inventory control is one of the most important business processes during the operation of a trading or manufacturing company as it relates to purchases, sales and logistic activities. In order to have ...

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 ...

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Make sure your 2024 business plan includes regaining control over inventory count – one of your manufacturing company’s most important metrics. Inventory inaccuracies can lead to stockouts, backlog of ...

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