Collaborative inventory-management strategies can reduce inventory levels throughout a value chain, the IW survey results indicate. However, the effectiveness of a given strategy varies from industry ...

The pandemic stressed the need for fleet managers to balance adequate stock with avoiding excess inventory. Ongoing issues like volatility and rising tariffs require fleet managers to stay informed on ...

For the small independent retailer, successfully managing inventory is one of the biggest keys to running a profitable and sustainable business. Unlike big-box stores, we often don’t have the cash ...

Chart of the Week: Inbound Ocean TEUs Volume Index – USA, Logistics Managers’ Index – Warehouse Utilization SONAR: IOTI.USA, LMI.WHUT Imports and inventory levels have declined this fall, potentially ...

Fleets are shifting from just-in-time to just-in-case inventory models to strengthen supply chain resilience. Data-driven tools and predictive maintenance help fleets cut downtime and control rising ...

One of the best ways to improve your company’s finances is to practice better inventory management. Inventory management is a crucial part of your operational approach. How you choose to implement and ...

In machine shops, the “parts” — i.e., the raw materials, MRO supplies and equipment, works-in-progress, and the finished goods — are vital role in the success of the business. Without effective ...

As Amazon’s multi-fulfillment-center strategy continues to put pressure on multichannel merchants, having an effective inventory management strategy to maximize sales, profits and customer service ...

With the U.S. government’s stance on tariffs resembling a game of seesaw, yet with the net effect likely to push vehicle prices higher, automotive dealers who already understand the importance of ...

Inventory management has been anything but simple over the last three years. A global pandemic, labor shortages and product recalls, among other factors, have led to the so-called “bullwhip effect,” ...

What Is Enterprise Inventory Management? At the enterprise level, inventory management is the process of overseeing a company’s inventory levels. This includes ordering, storing, using and selling ...

Ahead of next week’s NADA Show 2023 in Dallas, vAuto is introducing enhancements to its flagship inventory management solution, ProfitTime GPS, which can help dealers achieve “superior” profitability.