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The Human Element: People Skills in Inventory Management

Retail Smart Guys

When it comes to inventory management, it’s easy to get lost in spreadsheets, logistics, and technology. People skills in inventory management play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient flow of goods, maintaining team morale, and fostering strong customer relationships.

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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. This can lead to increased conversions and higher customer retention rates. This leads to improved inventory turnover and reduced instances of overstock or stockouts.

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Stepping into the future: Bata Thailand’s dynamic transformation unveiled

Inside Retail

This omnichannel platform is powered by a centralised inventory management automation tool. This is why Bata had to invest in more digitally transformed marketing technologies, high-performance merchandising tools and machine-learning software to optimise its inventory management too.

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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. Take the opportunity to review team responsibilities and assess whether the business has got the right eople in the right positions, or if their skills and knowledge can be better used to keep operations lean.

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Rethinking Returns: Innovative Strategies for Retailers to Drive Growth in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

From here, retailers can identify trends that lead to repeat purchases and higher satisfaction, powering return processes that are both efficient and aligned with customer preferences. So why do customers delay returns?

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Expanding Your E-Commerce Enterprise: What You Need To Do To Foster Growth

365 Retail

From enhancing website speed to employing AI for customer service, technology can significantly improve user experience. High user satisfaction increases customer retention, a vital factor in any long-term growth strategy. Consider deploying systems that streamline inventory management or offer robust analytics features.

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Top tips to make Black Friday and Cyber Monday a success in 2022

365 Retail

Inventory management is key. It’s imperative to manage your inventory effectively ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You can always make your life easier by investing in inventory management software, especially if you are selling through multiple channels like Shopify or eBay.