Inventory What Are Inventory Discrepancies and How To Avoid Them? Whether consumers or vendors, your customers rely on you to get quality products delivered on time and in full. Inventory discrepancies caused by inventory data errors are a leading cause of delayed delivery, often resulting in reputational damage and loss of trust. By Steve Maurer, IME 12 min read
Inventory Raw Material Inventory Management Guide for SMEs Raw materials are the substances or components used in the production of goods. Properly managing their raw material inventory allows manufacturers to ensure a smooth production flow, control costs, and respond promptly to customer demand. By Madis Kuuse 14 min read
AccountingInventory What Is Inventory Carrying Cost And How to Reduce It? Inventory carrying costs can quietly drain your profits. Knowing what these costs are—and how to reduce them—can make a big difference for your business. In this guide, we’ll explain inventory carrying cost, how to calculate it, and share simple strategies to help you save money and boost your bottom line. By Siim Kanne 11 min read
Inventory 12 Tips for Improving Inventory Management Efficiency With the right tactics, inventory management can help reduce waste and greatly improve the overall efficiency of your operation. In this article, we look at 12 tips to improve your inventory management efficiency. By Siim Kanne 13 min read
InventoryManufacturing Tips How to Calculate Reorder Quantity? Formula, Tips, and Tools Knowing your reorder quantity (ROQ) helps you order just the right amount of items to avoid stockouts or having too much. This guide covers calculating ROQ and how tools like procurement software can simplify inventory management. By Siim Kanne 8 min read
Inventory What Is MRO Inventory and How to Manage It? MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) inventory is comprised of items that support the manufacturing process but are not directly tracked as part of any bill of materials. Nevertheless, MRO inventory should be managed diligently in order to avoid work stoppages and late deliveries. By Madis Kuuse 9 min read
AccountingInventory How to Manage Inventory Write-Offs? Inventory write-offs help businesses remove unsellable items from their records. This article explains what write-offs are, the difference between write-offs and write-downs, and how to handle them manually or with software to keep your inventory in check. By Siim Kanne 11 min read
AccountingInventory Periodic Inventory System vs. Perpetual Inventory System Managing inventory well is essential for maintaining accuracy and efficiency in your operations. In this guide, we explain periodic and perpetual inventory systems and help you decide which system best suits your business needs. By Mattias Turovski 11 min read
InventoryManufacturing Tips Barcode Inventory Control – Benefits and Tips Whether you run a small business or a large warehouse, managing inventory is key to smooth operations. Barcoding simplifies this task and makes the inventory process faster, more accurate, and much easier to handle. By Siim Kanne 9 min read