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Inventory Management in a High Inflation Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

Inflation’s effects on inventory management policies are likely far from top of the mind of Logistics Viewpoints readers in today’s challenging times. However, today’s elevated rate of inflation warrants a closer look at optimal inventory policies. Inventory Costs and Risks.

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Editor’s Choice: It’s time for traditional inventory management to evolve!

Logistics Viewpoints

This article is from Zheyuan Du at Kinaxis and discusses unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. According to recent statistical data, vacancy rates for industrial real estate across North America have been declining since 2020 and reached an all-time low in the third quarter of 2022.

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Effective Inventory Management Keeps Your Business Thriving!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! Effective inventory management is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. It also means having efficient systems and processes in place to track inventory levels, so you can quickly and easily reorder products when necessary.

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The importance of 3PL inventory management in 2022

West Coast and California Logistics

These changes have all had a profound impact on how suppliers, distributors, and retailers manage inventory. These days, however, inventory is back in a big way – whether intentionally or not. In this article, we’ll look at the state of inventory management and how a 3PL can help your operations.

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5 Inventory Management Mistakes to Avoid!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! A very important part of many businesses is managing inventory. Companies in all different industries need to have inventory in stock in order to remain afloat and deliver their products to customers in a timely manner and avoid inventory management mistakes.

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Inflation in 2022: Is the Bullwhip Effect to Blame for Retail Inventory Glut

Logistics Viewpoints

I did a little digging to find out the specifics about excess inventory, the stated causes, and the potential implications. Retailers’ Inventories – Just Keep your Returns? Unfortunately, I am unsure about the order of magnitude or the duration of these inventory mismatches. Here’s my take on the topic.

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What Does Your Pantry Have in Common with Inventory Management?

Arkieva

Unlike a fine wine, inventory does not get better with age. Learn more about the importance of balancing inventory levels with related costs. What Does Your Pantry Have in Common with Inventory Management? was first posted on October 19, 2022 at 9:05 am.