by Effective Inventory Management | Jul 24, 2025 | Analysis, Consulting
In an increasingly competitive business landscape, operational efficiency is the key to sustainable growth. One of the most critical areas where efficiency can be gained is inventory management. Whether you’re running a mid-sized distribution company, a...
by Effective Inventory Management | Jun 30, 2025 | Consulting
In the ever-evolving world of supply chain and logistics, staying ahead of the curve means anticipating change before it happIn the ever-evolving world of supply chain and logistics, staying ahead of the curve means anticipating change before it happens. Inventory...
by Jon Schreibfeder | Aug 10, 2022 | Analysis, Best Practices, Consulting, General, Replenishment Parameters, Stocking Decisions
Is Your Company Making Money? By Jon and Matt Schreibfeder Last month we discussed a profitability metric known as the “adjusted margin”. It is calculated with the formula: [Annual Gross Profit $ – (Average Inventory Investment * Annual Inventory “K...
by Jon Schreibfeder | Jun 6, 2022 | Analysis, Best Practices, Consulting, Replenishment Parameters, Stocking Decisions, Technology
Meaningful Product Classification By Jon and Matt Schreibfeder Last month we discussed ranking products. That is, the process of classifying products so that you can identify those items that contribute most to your success. To fully evaluate inventory...
by Jon Schreibfeder | May 10, 2022 | Analysis, Best Practices, Consulting, Forecasting, General, Replenishment Parameters, Stocking Decisions
A Problem with Ranking Products by Jon and Matt Schreibfeder Most organizations want to focus their attention on the products in their inventory that contribute most to their success. One way to do this is by ranking products. Ranking is the process of classifying...
by Jon Schreibfeder | Apr 7, 2022 | Analysis, Best Practices, Consulting, Forecasting, Purchasing, Replenishment Parameters, Replenishment Source, Stocking Decisions, Warehousing
Developing Stocking Rules – Part 2 By Jon Schreibfeder Last month we began a discussion of determining what products you should keep in stock. As we said in that article, when you decide to stock a product, you are making a commitment. A commitment to maintain a...
