Inventory Management

Integrating inventory into air vs. ocean international transportation modal choice strategies

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 · Tan Miller and Emmanuel Peters The decision to ship products via air or ocean requires more information than just a cost analysis of the two modes—it involves using inventory carrying cost and inventory investment data to make a sound choice.

Why we can’t ignore inventory rightsizing in industrial sectors

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 · Jason Miller Bloated inventories were not confined to retail post-COVID, and while the retail sector has brought inventories under control, the industrial sector has not.

Improve stock control and predictability to overcome inventory performance barriers

Friday, June 28, 2024 · Paul Lord, VP Analyst, Gartner Delivering reliable product supply has only become more difficult in recent years with market challenges. To get back on track, organizations should focus on the development and practice of two performance management disciplines: Stock control for improved predictability…

Can Data Solve Retail’s Goldilocks Problem?

Thursday, January 11, 2024 · Bridget McCrea Retailers are notorious for either having too much or too little stock, but new technology and data collection may be the answer to getting inventory just right.

Inventory Optimization, It’s Complicated

Monday, November 6, 2023 · Brian Straight Master the Art of Inventory Optimization in the Post-Pandemic World. Register now for our Webinar!

Retailers Are Ready for Holiday Season

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 · Jeff Berman Most holiday inventory is already in place, says NRF’s Matthew Shay, as retailers continue to monitor consumer trends.

Instawork Data Shows Supply Chain Rebound Taking Place

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 · Brian Straight Flexible work platform Instawork says that manufacturers are increasingly looking for workers in a positive sign for the supply chain.

Supply and demand regulation via blockchain-based governance

Monday, April 3, 2023 · Kiran S. Patil Enterprise resource planning has been the dominate system for managing inventory, but failure is still a problem. Blockchain is offering new hope.

Talking Supply Chain: Respect good inventories

Friday, January 6, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock On this episode, Larry Lapide explains why he’s a fan of inventory, especially good inventory. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Inventory Management In The Omni-Channel, OnDemand Supply Chain

Monday, November 21, 2022 · SCMR Staff How to manage inventory across your physical and digital channels with live webcast from the St. Onge Company.

Respect “good” inventories

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 · Larry Lapide Executives should be educated to have a healthy respect for inventory so that managers won’t have to go overboard and throw bad inventory after good.

Unlocking the value of demand sensing

Thursday, November 11, 2021 · Hemant R. Bonde and Allison Ahdieh The six factors critical to the successful implementation and adoption of demand sensing.

Short lifecycle (SLC) forecasting for “muddling through” uncertainties

Thursday, November 11, 2021 · Larry Lapide SLC products—such as those in retail, fashion-oriented and high-tech industries. Try them, they work. Will they yield 100% accuracy? Of course not. Will they improve your forecast accuracy? I believe so.

Supply Chain Redesign: Meeting the Needs of Tomorrow’s Customers

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 · SCMR Staff This webinar explores the trends most likely to impact supply chains and ways to redesign them to meet the demands of today’s customer.

Catalyze change and transform your inventory planning

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 · Mike Doherty and Kimberley Kirton Change is hard for any organization. But Princess Auto, a nearly 90-year-old Canadian hard goods retailer, changed its collective thinking and brought a new level of efficiency to its inventory planning and how product flows to its customers.