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Various inventory control methods exist. For the small business, the inventory control method used has a major impact on the business's cash flow and operational cost. Whatever inventory control ...

For anyone selling truck parts, managing inventory is the most basic part of the business. Automated inventory systems have been in use in the aftermarket business for years , but today they are ...

Companies that manufacture and sell tangible goods, or resell products from other firms, must track and manage potentially hundreds of thousands of units of inventory. Using systems to control ...

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 ...

From a pandemic-induced supply shock to a ship stuck in the Suez Canal, the past few years severely put the traditional Just-in-Time (JIT) approach to inventory under strain. Given the impossibility ...

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Learning how to manage inventory efficiently is critical to any business that sells physical goods. From timely ordering of supplies to tracking and storage, any mistakes can directly impact your ...