Inventory Management in Manufacturing: Tips and Techniques

Decoupling Inventory: Protecting Orders With Strategic Supplies

Every manufacturer knows how quickly things can go sideways. A delayed shipment here, equipment trouble there, and suddenly your whole operation falls behind. Decoupling inventory takes a different approach. By placing buffer stock at key production points, manufacturers can absorb these shocks without losing their delivery commitments to meet demand.

By Steve Maurer, IME 15 min read

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Everyone Has a Role to Play with Inventory

Over the past few decades, business structures have shifted from siloed departments to integrated teams, where collaboration is key. This evolution is especially evident in inventory management, where nearly every department now plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services.

By Tim Grant 10 min read

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First Expired, First Out: What Is FEFO and How Do You Manage It?

Every year, manufacturers lose millions to expired inventory that could have been prevented with better rotation practices. When products have expiration dates, the traditional “first in, first out” approach isn’t enough. You need a system that prioritizes shelf life over arrival order. That entails using the FEFO method of inventory management.

By Steve Maurer, IME 14 min read

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Multi-Location Inventory Management Guide for Growing Businesses

The complexity of inventory management multiplies with every new storage location you open. This guide will help you wrestle with multi-location inventory management – and come out on top.

By Madis Kuuse 7 min read

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Packaging Management: Workflows, Inventory, and Tools

Packaging is as much a part of production or shipping workflows as assembly, picking, or any other step in a product’s routing. Modern manufacturing software takes this into account, offering built-in functionalities that make packaging management a breeze.

By Mattias Turovski 13 min read

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Top Warehouse KPIs for Small Businesses – What To Track and Why?

Your shop floor and inventory management workflows might be spotless, but if your warehousing practices are poor, overall efficiency can still suffer. Luckily, tracking essential warehouse metrics provides insight into what’s holding you back and why.

By Mattias Turovski 16 min read

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Stocktake – A Practical Guide to Inventory Counts

Most small businesses learn this the hard way – running out of critical components during high season costs far more than regular inventory counts. That’s why smart manufacturers and distributors make stocktakes a cornerstone of their operations.

By Steve Maurer, IME 13 min read

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Lean Inventory Management – Core Principles and How to Implement

Lean inventory management is a strategic inventory approach that helps companies operate with less capital tied up in inventory while maintaining agility and responsiveness to market demands. Rooted in Lean manufacturing principles, its goal is to reduce excess stock, improve efficiency, and deliver customer value.

By Mattias Turovski 15 min read

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Inventory Costs – Types, Examples, and Tips to Manage Them

Inventory costs make up a substantial part of any manufacturing or distribution company’s total expenses. But the purchase price is just the beginning—storage, handling, and opportunity costs add up fast. Getting a handle on these expenses directly impacts your bottom line, profit margins, and competitive position.

By Steve Maurer, IME 18 min read

Inventory

Decoupling Inventory: Protecting Orders With Strategic Supplies

Everyone Has a Role to Play with Inventory

First Expired, First Out: What Is FEFO and How Do You Manage It?

Multi-Location Inventory Management Guide for Growing Businesses

Packaging Management: Workflows, Inventory, and Tools

Top Warehouse KPIs for Small Businesses – What To Track and Why?

Stocktake – A Practical Guide to Inventory Counts

Lean Inventory Management – Core Principles and How to Implement

Inventory Costs – Types, Examples, and Tips to Manage Them

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