Multiple inventory control methods exist including aggregate control, item level control, ABC analysis, economic-order-quantity and lot-size methods. Small companies that find it difficult to ...

Inventory systems can make or break your business, and effective controls help provide visibility as to what you have, what you need, what you don’t need and costs. But bad procedures can lead to ...

Distribution center storage and inventory control may not seem like the sexiest parts of a multichannel business. But unless you have the product in stock — and your warehouse workers can get to it ...

A company's inventory management policies determine how the company manages the movement of inventory under its control. Every company has a different philosophy on inventory management that guides ...

An inventory control system is a system the encompasses all aspects of managing a company’s inventories; purchasing, shipping, receiving, tracking, warehousing and storage, turnover, and reordering.

Discover how closed loop MRP systems optimize production planning and inventory control through dynamic feedback, enhancing ...

Make sure your 2024 business plan includes regaining control over inventory count – one of your manufacturing company’s most important metrics. Inventory inaccuracies can lead to stockouts, backlog of ...

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 ...

In omnichannel and ecommerce companies, inventory management, including tracking and reserving inventory for orders, is crucial for maximizing sales and improving customer satisfaction. If you can’t ...

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 ...

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San Jose-based Atmel Corp. has filed a Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to obtain a 15-day extension for the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the filing, ...