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How to increase inventory turns without hurting fill rates

When it comes to inventory management, there's a constant tension between minimizing costs and maximizing fill rates. Many businesses feel trapped in a trade-off: either invest heavily in inventory to ensure they can always meet customer demand, or risk losing

Preparing for potential import tariffs: Strategic considerations for U.S. businesses

As the potential for new import tariffs looms in 2025, organizations must adopt proactive measures to mitigate risks and optimize their supply chains.

Stockout lost sales: The most important metric you aren’t tracking

When an item is out of stock, you’re not just risking a single sale—you’re potentially damaging customer relationships and racking up hidden costs.

What causes stockouts and backorders? (And how to avoid them)

Stockouts and backorders are among the most frustrating challenges for distributors and online retailers, leading to lost sales, unhappy customers, and various overhead costs

Impact of import tariffs on U.S. distributors of building and home improvement materials

Over the past few years, U.S. distributors of building materials and home improvement products have been caught in the crossfire of fluctuating trade policies and tariffs. While these measures are often aimed at protecting domestic industries and encouraging U.S. manufacturing,

The hidden costs of a low fill rate (and how to fix it)

Half-empty shelves, unfulfilled orders, and disappointed customers. These are the hallmarks of a business struggling with a low fill rate. Fill rate is a critical metric that directly impacts your bottom line and customer satisfaction. Yet, many distributors underestimate how

Maximizing efficiency through PO optimization

Understanding PO optimization means making sure we use less inventory and spend less on labor while still making customers happy. It's all about getting better at how we order things from our suppliers

Product sourcing challenges in the automotive industry

For automotive product sourcing teams, navigating sourcing challenges is not easy. With the ever-changing landscape, it can be hard to find the right source among multiple options for commoditized options like body panels and brake pads

AutoZone’s supply chain expansion: A case study

Using AutoZone’s ambitious plan to build 200 new distribution centers as a case study, Josh explores the potential benefits and downsides of multi-echelon networks

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