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Why Data Will Drive the Future of Inventory Management

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers acted with agility, changing the way they planned and managed inventory in a remarkably short time. Effective inventory management plays a vital role in this — and data-led solutions can make a real difference here. It all adds up to a challenging scenario for retailers and suppliers. years, on average.

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What is Inventory Turnover in Retail? (Formulas, Benchmarks, Examples)

Retalon

One of the key inventory metrics retailers track is inventory turnover. Inventory turnover measures how many times a company sells and replaces its inventory during a period. It indicates how efficiently inventory is managed and whether excess inventory is tying up too much capital.

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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. Tracking your inventory will provide you with the data necessary for these insights.

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How to Revolutionize Inventory Management

Independent Retailer

Next-generation analytical and planning tools interpret vast volumes of data so that retailers can predict and react to disruptions before they affect inventory levels. Retailers had to revolutionize inventory and planning when the pandemic hit, and many businesses are still finding their feet in the post-pandemic economy.

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Understanding Furniture Inventory Management Software in 2023

Retalon

Nearly 70% of retailers face challenges managing inventory due to relying on legacy processes. For executives in planning and merchandising roles, this leads to sleepless nights and the nagging feeling there must be a better way. Furniture inventory management software offers a smarter solution.

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Product Substitution: How Savvy Retailers and Manufacturers can Build Supply Chain Resiliency, Reduce Costs and Improve Customer Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

The letdown customers experience when their orders don’t arrive on time, or at all, results in uncertainty and distrust that’s difficult — if not impossible — to remedy. In manufacturing, product substitution can be a valuable tool for optimizing inventory management.

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Survival guide: The keys to resilience and success in tough times

Inside Retail

Set benchmarks for inventory management, including the rate of inventory turnover and tracking and fill rate. Continue to review minimum stock limits and develop contingency plans should supply issues emerge.