For those of you who still shut down your facility once or twice a year to review inventory, I have to ask why. With cycle counting, there is no need for such disruption. The best way to ensure ...

Businesses that struggle with inaccurate inventory data, large year-end adjustments of physical inventory results, or a lengthy annual physical inventory process should consider adopting a cycle ...

Anne Embrey, vice president of fulfillment operations for Replacements Ltd., said her company maintains too much aged inventory with about 4% of orders being categorized as ‘problem’ orders. Embrey ...

Avoiding excessive inventory carrying costs requires maintaining accurate inventory records. One of the most efficient ways to maintain that accuracy is by ...

Physical inventory counting is a much unloved procedure in most merchandising and manufacturing businesses. The process ensures that the inventory on the company's financial books matches the amount ...

Ever wonder how a large, big box retailer keeps their inventory straight. If you’re like many small retailers, taking a full physical inventory can be a painful process. How does a retailer on a much ...

Inventory is typically the largest balance sheet asset in most merchant companies. Accurate inventory is required to not only deliver timely and stellar customer service but also calculate ...

Retail businesses maintain an inventory of finished goods for sale and operating supplies to conduct business. A manufacturer also maintains an inventory of finished goods and supplies, but also keeps ...

Did you recently complete a physical inventory count? Are you happy about it? You shouldn't be. No matter the result, the physical inventory process is difficult, disruptive, expensive and generally ...