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Four Ways of Using Cluster Analysis in Retail Management to Improve Sales

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For companies that want to go beyond the traditional spreadsheet, which cannot handle this ocean of information efficiently, statistical methods such as cluster analysis can help. What is Cluster Analysis? Cluster analysis is a statistical umbrella term for methods that classify data points according to their attributes.

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Segmenting Your Inventory by Gross Margin and Demand Variability

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Gartner Research analyst Paul Lord has developed a thought-provoking approach (shown in the above diagram) for tailoring supply and inventory tactics to different inventory segments. Traditional ABC inventory models segment inventory into A, B and C categories based on annual consumption value. Lots of margin.

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6 Inventory Control Techniques for Stock Optimization

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Inventory Control Techniques that use Stock Optimization Best Practices. There are hundreds of inventory control blog posts on how to organize warehouses, track goods and pick and pack efficiently. Firstly, let’s get a few definitions: What is inventory control? Understand your demand.

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How the procurement role should evolve in the new supply chain

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This means that the past practice of just-in-time inventory management will need to be more flexible and allow a just-in-case approach. Just-in-case involves holding more inventory so that sales are not lost due to inventory being unavailable. The situation changes with a larger number of suppliers. Risk management.

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5 Inventory Management Tips for Manufacturing SMBs!

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Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! Inventory management is a holistic and logical methodology for handling both raw materials and finished products. Raw material inventory management represents a vital stage in the successful supervision of any manufacturing company’s supply chain. Subscribe Here!

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Coronavirus Series – Inventory Management Challenges & Solutions

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Common challenges include unpredictable customer behavior, unreliable inventory supplies, rising logistical costs and internal capacity constraints. Businesses of all sizes are turning to supply chain digitalization and technology for answers, which, in turn, will transform the way they work forever. The process is endless.

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To Improve Working Capital Management, Focus on Inventory

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If you’ve known me for longer than five minutes, or if you’ve read more than one or two of my blog articles, you’ve heard me say it before: Improving the way you manage your supply chain can have a dramatic impact on your working capital. And let’s face it—what could be more important than enhancing working capital?