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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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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. 1: Demand forecasting. 2: Order cycle time. 3: Order accuracy.

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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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Using AI workforce tools can boost margins, inspire staff, satisfy shoppers

Inside Retail

As Zebra Technologies’ downloadable e-book Lift Productivity and Improve Execution for the Next-Gen Workforce explains, today’s customers want retailers’ workforces to pick their goods, pack them, ship them, deliver them and return them – all without diminishing in-store service.

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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.

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How retailers can maximise returns during the upcoming sales season

Inside Retail

James Johnson, director of technology services & strategic accounts, APAC at Shopify, says it is critical for Australian retailers to optimise their product offers and sales channels to make the most of the sales season and seize the opportunity to end a difficult year on a high. Offer gift cards. Determine your conversion rates.

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Timing is Everything: When to Begin Inventory Planning

Retail Smart Guys

Lead Times: Account for Supplier Schedules Timing isn’t just about when you should order; it’s also about when your suppliers can deliver. Some products may have longer lead times due to manufacturing or shipping constraints. These could be holiday sales, back-to-school events, or Black Friday promotions.