Ever since barcode scanners have entered the inventory management industry, every procedure has been accelerated and simplified. Among the reasons why you should implement a barcode scanner in your warehouse operations is the reduced time consumption of simple tasks like inventory-taking, the elimination of human errors, as well as the organizational efficiency it offers. Seeing…
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Inventory Management vs Warehouse Management: Is There a Difference?
We constantly hear about inventory vs warehouse management. Many times, those two are also used as synonyms. But are they actually the same thing or is there a difference between them? Also, why are they important for businesses? Let’s dive into their differences, similarities, and their importance! What Is Inventory Management? Inventory management focuses on…
5 Reasons Why Accurate Inventory Is Essential for Business Success
One of the most common obstacles a business will ever face is managing its inventory. Accurate inventory management can prove to be very challenging, especially if there are multiple storage locations and many products to handle. Nevertheless, an accurate inventory will give you valuable insight into your business’s operations, pain points, and strengths. Therefore, targeting…
How To Improve Your Inventory Management
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in December 2018 and has been completely revamped and updated in October 2022 for accuracy and comprehensiveness. When you want to improve your inventory management, you need every process to move like a well-oiled machine. As one of the last and most important steps in the retail pipeline…
How to Prepare for Annual Inventory Taking
The end of the year is a great time to perform a physical counting of your inventory to start fresh in the new year. On top of that, as people cease shopping after Christmas, it is usually the slowest time of the year. That makes it the perfect time for you to minimize or stop…
3 Important Tips On How To Run An Efficient Warehouse
Are operations dragging in the warehouse? Do routine tasks seem more and more demanding? Are workers struggling to get typical assignments done? – If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then you may need some help in learning how to run an efficient warehouse. But there is good news! There are several…
Why Is Business Software Becoming So Popular In The Supply Chain World?
Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in June 2015 and has been completely revamped and updated in January 2023 in order to be comprehensive and fully understandable. Software Advice is a firm that helps buyers find the right order management system for them. Recently released a large study about the latest trends in…
5 Inventory Management Mistakes And How To Overcome Them
Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in March 2013 and has been completely revamped and updated in February 2023 for better understanding and comprehensiveness. Inventory management issues are frequently the consequence of a single process flaw that may be resolved with small adjustments. The route of least resistance shouldn’t result in the same…
Efficiently Tracking Incoming & Outgoing Goods in Your Warehouses with Powerful Warehouse Tracking Systems
This post was originally published in 2012 and has been updated in 2024. Online shopping and a demand for high-speed delivery is a huge trend in consumer goods. A survey by Clutch indicates that 45% of consumers are unlikely to go back to a business that hasn’t delivered their package according to schedule. We know…