Can you imagine sending a command through your cell phone to control the thermostat in your house so that the environment is just right by the time you get home from work? How about instead of driving yourself home you can tell your car to do it for you?
Such a world seems the stuff of science...
Can you imagine sending a command through your cell phone to control the thermostat in your...
If you are a shop owner and have been slow to embrace the innovative technology tools now available for managing inventory, you need to face up to what’s holding you back.
If you’re holding on to a traditional browsing atmosphere for shoppers who wander into your store, that’s...
If you are a shop owner and have been slow to embrace the innovative technology tools now available...
It doesn’t matter what you sell. You must pay attention to your inventory, and that includes the stuff that sits in reserve.
For example, if it’s outdated merchandise that no one will ever buy and is just sitting on shelves collecting dust, that stuff represents a loss and needs to go.
Old...
It doesn’t matter what you sell. You must pay attention to your inventory, and that includes...
Making a profit is all about making the sale. Of course, that’s what you want – a profitable sales strategy.
When you have a good handle on inventory flow, you’re ahead of the game because, in today’s marketplace, where business is competing for attention on the internet and...
Making a profit is all about making the sale. Of course, that’s what you want –...
It was Bill Gates who said, “The internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.” Well, “tomorrow” is now.
Today’s tech tools have changed how we shop. We can browse in a store, or browse online. We can order stuff with our cell phones. We can even...
It was Bill Gates who said, “The internet is becoming the town square for the global...
Summer is the perfect time for retailers to clear out old inventory to make room for new merchandise in time for the Christmas season.
But how can you best determine what items in inventory should be marked down now so that summer shoppers looking for bargains will come to your retail business...
Summer is the perfect time for retailers to clear out old inventory to make room for new merchandise...
There’s a phenomenon catching on in a big way this summer. Perhaps you’ve noticed it. People of all ages, from kids on up, roaming around in odd places, with smartphones outstretched in front of them in search of a virtual character named Pokémon.
It’s a digital game called...
There’s a phenomenon catching on in a big way this summer. Perhaps you’ve noticed...
Moving out inventory quickly and efficiently is good for business. But, there is a fine balance to that. “Sorry, this item is temporarily out of stock” is never a good message. You don’t want to disappoint potential customers. The risk for a bad review on social media is far too great...
Moving out inventory quickly and efficiently is good for business. But, there is a fine balance...
As with anything else in business, there’s a right way and a wrong way to manage inventory. By planning ahead and establishing a solid foundation of best practices, you can better position your warehouse and your organization as a whole for ongoing success. If you could use a little guidance in...
As with anything else in business, there’s a right way and a wrong way to manage inventory....
Did you know that 40% of the entire world population has shopped online at one point or another? That staggering number is evidence that eCommerce is one of the most lucrative business initiatives the world over. Of course, landing these customers for your own benefit is only half the battle. Retaining...
Did you know that 40% of the entire world population has shopped online at one point or another?...
How your company manages its inventory can tell a lot about the overall success of the firm as a whole. If your inventory team is on top of their game, using the right tools and implementing effective strategies, your business will flourish. If there’s inconsistency, over or under stock situations...
How your company manages its inventory can tell a lot about the overall success of the firm...
There are a great number of factors that go into the cost of managing inventory, not the least of which is supplier lead time. Long delays can lead to incurred losses for your business, including a dip in customer satisfaction that could impact your bottom line. To increase the likelihood of your products...
There are a great number of factors that go into the cost of managing inventory, not the least...
Counting inventory is one of the least-liked activities for most warehouse professionals, but, alas, it’s par for the course. The good news is there are some things you can do to help make the entire process less overwhelming, more efficient and therefore quicker to complete. You can also...
Counting inventory is one of the least-liked activities for most warehouse professionals,...
Anyone who has experienced the joys of inventory control understands that one of the most critical components of this task is keeping costs down as much as possible. The key is striking the optimum balance by keeping only the amount of inventory on hand as is needed. Failure to do so effectively will...
Anyone who has experienced the joys of inventory control understands that one of the most critical...
Anyone who has experienced the joys of inventory...
Today’s technology enables businesses to connect and compete at an incredibly high level, and the warehousing industry is no exception. Things like cloud computing and advanced software have virtually revolutionized the warehouse management function, streamlining operations, maximizing efficiency...
Today’s technology enables businesses to connect and compete at an incredibly high level,...
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