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Segmenting Your Inventory by Gross Margin and Demand Variability

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Source: Gartner Research. 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.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Reduce Inventory

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Are you tired of dealing with excessive inventory levels that eat up your storage space, tie up your capital, and hinder your company’s growth? If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. Inventories are designed to match customer(s) demand.

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Re-imagining inventory management for a new normal

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Inventory management was moving towards a just-in-time approach until the supply disruptions of the last year. Whatever inventory management methodology is chosen, the realization that supply chains are vulnerable will require a re-assessment of practices and KPIs in order to keep goods flowing in a predictable and manageable way.

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Logility Webcast: Roadmap to Overcoming Five Obstacles to Achieving Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization Success

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automating the digital transformation of supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning, invites you to the upcoming webcast: Roadmap to Overcoming Five Obstacles to Achieving Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization. At the same time, supply chain teams must free working capital while delivering exceptional service.

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How AI is transforming manufacturing Part 2: Inventory management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers have incurred significant financial losses due to supply chain disruptions and the subsequent inventory management challenges. Companies struggling to manage their supply chains often lack data for decision making, have siloed systems and inefficient inventory management practices. AI in inventory management.

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Real Benefits of Artificially Intelligent (AI) Inventory Solutions

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In the age of technology, the message to customers and businesses everywhere is loud and clear: sky’s the limit. AI inventory solutions create more powerful and adaptive supply chains. One of the key drivers of supply chain resilience is the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms in inventory management.

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Transforming Manufacturing Operations with Supply Chain Technology: 3 Key Areas to Invest In

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of supply chain managers using Excel spreadsheets to manage your inventory and supply chain, it’s time to make a change. Monetizing Customer Service Needs with Connected Products Connected products offer an opportunity to monetize customer service needs — a crucial aspect of modern manufacturing.