July 19, 2021
Understanding the Replenishment Cycle
Inventory forecasting helps planners predict future inventory levels and make decisions based on data. However,…
July 9, 2021
Managing Erratic Inventory
Life is easiest when we know exactly what products people want and when they want…
July 4, 2021
When to adjust the forecast
When your actual shipment times aren’t matching the plan, it’s time to adjust the forecast.…
June 25, 2021
Dealing with Long Lead Times
Long Lead Times aren’t what many inventory managers want to deal with, but long lead…
June 18, 2021
Calculating Accurate Lead Times
If you want to maintain an efficient inventory and keep the right amount of product…
June 11, 2021
When should an item be a stock item?
A stock item is something we purposely and proactively keep on the shelf, even when…
May 27, 2021
Effectively Managing Your Inventory Using Min/Max
The cost of inventory is so much more than what you pay for an item. …
May 20, 2021
Managing Replenishment for Sporadic Usage Items
Before determining how to plan for sporadic items, let’s first define a sporadic item. A…
May 7, 2021
What is Weighted Average Forecasting?
Demand planners and purchasing managers must predict buying patterns, calculate lead times, and ensure they…
April 22, 2020
Inventory Management During Falling Demand
Falling demand, unfortunately is a reality that most distributors are facing, or will face at…
