Ever wonder how a large, big box retailer keeps their inventory straight. If you’re like many small retailers, taking a full physical inventory can be a painful process. How does a retailer on a much ...

In our small DC, we have set up 27 cycles based on concrete dates. However, shouldn’t other factors influence the cycle? And which products should we count? Randomly picking products does not seem ...

In most small businesses, inventory reflects a significant percentage of assets. No matter how much emphasis you place on accuracy, your inventory records are likely to reflect discrepancies when you ...

For those of you who still shut down your facility once or twice a year to review inventory, I have to ask why. With cycle counting, there is no need for such disruption. The best way to ensure ...

Businesses that struggle with inaccurate inventory data, large year-end adjustments of physical inventory results, or a lengthy annual physical inventory process should consider adopting a cycle ...

Anne Embrey, vice president of fulfillment operations for Replacements Ltd., said her company maintains too much aged inventory with about 4% of orders being categorized as ‘problem’ orders. Embrey ...

In an annual tradition, LM takes a look at the top news in logistics and supply chain posted in the last year on Logistics Management. The editorial team presents the top 10 logistics… Case Study: ...

Retail businesses maintain an inventory of finished goods for sale and operating supplies to conduct business. A manufacturer also maintains an inventory of finished goods and supplies, but also keeps ...

36th Annual State of Logistics Report: Navigating uncertainty amid rising costs and global disruptions The 36th Annual State of Logistics (SoL) Report highlights a logistics market tested by economic ...