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4 Top Inventory Management Techniques and Best Practices

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Do you know how to manage your inventory as effectively as possible? What are the inventory management best practices? If you can’t answer these questions, it’s time to reconsider how you manage your inventory. Do you have enough stock on hand?

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The Global Reach and Sustainable Impact of Green RFID Technology

Retail TouchPoints

After all, studies show that consumers care more about the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions than ever before. Textile production accounts for approximately 20% of global clean water pollution and 10% of global carbon emissions — a number that is only expected to get worse in the future.

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Different Things to Consider Outsourcing in Your Retail Business (and Why)

Retail Focus

Order Fulfillment When outsourcing, retailers can benefit from streamlined inventory management, order processing, and shipping. Accounting and Bookkeeping Maintaining accurate financial records is crucial for the long-term success of any retail business.

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How independent eCommerce retailers can optimise stock inventory management during peak

365 Retail

During the dizzying heights of peak season, retail operations of all shapes and sizes are put to the test to meet increased consumer demand. Many small to medium-sized retailers often think that in order to grow they’ll need to make large-scale investments into robust stock inventory management systems to meet demand effectively.

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Supply Chain Challenges Have Introduced a New Concept into Ecommerce — Inventory Pacing

Retail TouchPoints

The supply chain challenges of the past few years have underscored the importance of proper and efficient supply chain management. Failure to meet customers’ expectation of timely, cost-effective and ethical delivery of goods can profoundly impact a company’s ability to retain consumers.

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6 Logistics Metrics that Determine a Brand’s Holiday Success or Struggle 

Retail TouchPoints

Accurate demand forecasting is the bedrock of efficient inventory management — a vital logistics function that should be operating at peak performance levels during the holiday shopping season when consumers expect the inventory they want to be available. 3: Order accuracy. Peak season is not forgiving of errors.

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Internal Warehouse vs. 3PL: How to Reach the Best Decision for Your Business

Retail TouchPoints

In internal fulfillment, the business handles the complete process of storing, packing and shipping. The company must have a warehouse to keep its inventory, and a logistics team to manage the goods for storing, ordering and shipping directly to stores/distributors or customers. Also, packaging can be fully customizable.