Jon and Matt Schreibfeder write regularly on the inventory challenges facing distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Practical insights, no filler.
In today’s competitive marketplace, businesses are under increasing pressure to maximize profits while controlling costs. One of the most powerful tools for achieving this balance...
In today’s competitive retail environment, businesses must balance customer expectations with operational efficiency. One of the most powerful tools to achieve this balance is retail...
Inventory management is a vital component of any supply chain-driven business. Poor stocking decisions can lead to lost sales, excess holding costs, and spoilage, while...
In today’s competitive retail, wholesale, and manufacturing environments, businesses are constantly seeking smarter solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. One standout technology that...
Fine Tuning Your Safety Stock Quantities By Jon and Matt Schreibfeder Last month we began a discussion about determining how much safety stock (also known...
Cycle counting is the process of verifying the on-hand quantity of a specific number of stock products every day. It’s usually better than a once-a-year...
Annual physical inventory counts are the unglamorous but necessary reset button for your stock records. Done right, they deliver a clean baseline for accounting, tax,...
If you have inventory, then you need a cycle counting program to properly manage and reconcile your stock counts. Cycle counting isn’t just “counting lite.”...
No one in their right mind enjoys doing a physical inventory. Many would rather sit in a dentist’s chair than spend a weekend counting every...
Inventory adjustments aren’t just about fixing numbers in your system. They’re about uncovering the reasons behind those discrepancies and preventing them from happening again. Whether...
Cycle counts aren’t a “lite” version of inventory—done right, they’re the engine that keeps your records trustworthy without shutting the warehouse down. This guide lays...
Wondering “How to Measure Inventory Accuracy”? Recently, we’ve focused a lot on inventory planning—making sure you have the right quantity, of the right item, in...