Which carriers, third-party logistics providers and U.S. ports reached the pinnacle of service excellence over the course of the past year? Our readers have cast their votes, and now it’s… Driving ROI ...

In a time of extreme unpredictability, companies need to centralize inventory control. It’s imperative to drive agile decision-making by consolidating data across the network, employing advanced ...

Managing inventory across multiple sales channels gets complicated fast. When you''re selling on Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and a handful of other platforms at the same time, keeping stock levels accurate ...

This spring, American Eagle Outfitters announced a $75 million inventory write-down and withdrew its fiscal guidance for 2025, citing macroeconomic uncertainty and operational challenges. The retail ...

Inventory software should keep multi-location stock accurate, automate reorders, flag exceptions, and plug cleanly into your POS/ecommerce, accounting, and 3PL tools. Use this guide to match the right ...

Have you ever found yourself scrambling to find out which products are running low or when your next shipment is due? Managing inventory can be a daunting task, especially if you’re relying on ...

Learn about backorder costs, their impact on inventory management, and strategies for managing delays. See how to optimize business operations and customer satisfaction.

As a staff writer for Forbes Advisor, SMB, Kristy helps small business owners find the tools they need to keep their businesses running. She uses the experience of managing her own writing and editing ...

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 ...

Inventory management has been anything but simple over the last three years. A global pandemic, labor shortages and product recalls, among other factors, have led to the so-called “bullwhip effect,” ...

Inflation is causing weakened demand. Businesses such as Microsoft and Google are preparing for an economic downturn. It is difficult not to react by drastically reducing inventories, and it is hard ...