Archive for the ‘Stock Control’ Category

Why you need a warehouse management system (WMS)

Why you need a warehouse management system (WMS) In order to succeed as an eCommerce business, keep in mind that you’ll be going against behemots such as Amazon. As such, you must be able to consistently deliver accurate fulfillment at a low rate. Consumers who shop online expect that orders will ship quickly and without […]

The best marketplace for growing your business

Do you run a brick-and-mortar business without a website? Or are you a small to medium-sized business owner with an online presence but want to expand beyond your website? A good strategy to grow your sales is to cast a wider net in search of new customers and make a plan to start selling on […]

How to manage inventory over this holiday season

With the holiday season right around the corner, if you haven’t yet prepared for the ramp-up in business, now is the time. With COVID-19 having disrupted many lives, it’s fair to say that a lot of people are looking to this holiday period with a great deal of anticipation. Some companies usually do up to […]

Inventory reduction strategies for slow-moving stock

Inventory reduction strategies for slow-moving stock One of the worst nightmares of any online seller, excess and slow-moving stock can prove to be a huge headache. Not only does this mean valuable space in your warehouse is unavailable, but it can mess up your cash flow, and attempting to sell it can divert your attention […]

How to track the shelf-life of your inventory

How to track the shelf-life of your inventory In an ideal world, inventory management produces the right products at the right time in the right quantity and in the right condition. But we all know that it is absolutely impossible to achieve such a feat.   In some industries, such as pharmaceuticals and food, for […]

What to do with leftover holiday inventory

Now that the holiday season is over and we’ve all entered the New Year you’ve probably got the post-holiday blues – and this might be because of a couple of reasons. Firstly, all the indulgence has thrown your regular diet off balance. Secondly, your body is recovering from all those sleepless nights and hangovers. Thirdly, […]

What is stock replenishment?

Why is stock replenishment so important? Stock replenishment is one of the most important things you have to consider when it comes to inventory management. Stock replenishment helps to ensure the right stock is on the shelves at the right time, this can help with keeping inventory holding costs low and it will definitely make […]

What is overselling and how to avoid it?

What is overselling and how to avoid it?   In a nutshell, overselling is usually selling a product that is out of stock, or selling a larger quantity than your actual stock. We could say that all sellers sometimes have an overwhelming feeling that their business is slipping through their fingers. This happens especially if […]