The Supply Chain and Inventory Planning Blog

Inventory overproduction is a well-known issue in the supply chain industry, and it can be a costly problem for companies. Inventory distortion...

You may have noticed your car is a little bit more expensive to fill up, or that guac is even more extra these days. Inflation is certainly upon us....

With so many changes to consumer spending habits, it can be difficult to keep up with what consumers want and need. This holiday season is no...

The mega shopping event has come to a close and by now you likely know if you met your goals or not. But what about the details? The analysis of this...

If you’re reading this, by now you likely understand the benefits of inventory planning: accuracy in revenue, increase in profitability, and the...

Overwhelmed by the world of inventory planning? The key to easily forecasting demand is a buttoned up process that can be repeated at specific time...

The function of inventory planning is to order the right quantity of any given product at the right time. But how exactly does one know what the...

Demand planning, also known as inventory or merchandise planning and forecasting, is the process of calculating consumer interest in order to...

Did you sell out of a product too fast? Or maybe you’re facing supply chain challenges and delays in shipments. You’re not alone. Out of stock (OOS)...

As the old saying goes, everyone makes mistakes. From misinterpreting trends to software issues, it’s no surprise some retailers are paying closer...