The pandemic stressed the need for fleet managers to balance adequate stock with avoiding excess inventory. Ongoing issues like volatility and rising tariffs require fleet managers to stay informed on ...

For the small independent retailer, successfully managing inventory is one of the biggest keys to running a profitable and sustainable business. Unlike big-box stores, we often don’t have the cash ...

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 ...

Fleets are shifting from just-in-time to just-in-case inventory models to strengthen supply chain resilience. Data-driven tools and predictive maintenance help fleets cut downtime and control rising ...

Supply chain inventory optimisation and safety stock management are pivotal in ensuring both the efficiency and resilience of modern supply chains. By strategically balancing inventory levels against ...

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 ...

What Is Enterprise Inventory Management? At the enterprise level, inventory management is the process of overseeing a company’s inventory levels. This includes ordering, storing, using and selling ...

Chart of the Week: Inbound Ocean TEUs Volume Index – USA, Logistics Managers’ Index – Warehouse Utilization SONAR: IOTI.USA, LMI.WHUT Imports and inventory levels have declined this fall, potentially ...

After several tumultuous years of pandemic-driven supply chain disruptions, many businesses report that the tide is beginning to turn. Although significant uncertainty remains, price increases have ...

Getting inventories right is hard—but why? In this age of advanced technology, ERP systems, and AI, one would expect companies to leverage these tools as a competitive advantage or, at the very least, ...

Effectively managing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventory is one of the many significant challenges for asset-intensive enterprises. Companies often seek MRO improvements through a ...

Not a subscriber? Apply online today. As firms deploy their inventories across multiple continents to serve growing markets, the costs of transportation and the direct impact of transportation modal ...