It is all about your customers, and fulfilment strategies are the game plan that allows the…
Warehousing
Inventory and warehousing category of supply chain nuggets. Articles in this category explore the diverse information on Inventory and warehousing, including how-tos, tech, and sustainability.
Common inventory management mishaps to avoid
Despite best efforts, inventory management mishaps do happen. The important thing here is what you are…
Strategies for Inventory Level Optimization
In today’s competitive climate, supply chains are seeking different avenues to reduce costs and stay profitable;…
Warehouse management systems (WMS): The Fundamentals
The warehouse management system (WMS) is a great tool for organizing, controlling, and tracking the inventory…
Printcare picks ALP’s logistics park for its East African operations
Printcare picks ALP’s west logistics park in Limiru, Kenya, as the site for its manufacturing and…
Demand volatility in African supply chains: How to manage it.
Demand volatility is not a new supply chain concept, although the last pandemic blew it out…
Dead Stocks in African Supply Chains: How to Get Rid of Them
Dead stocks are quite common in African supply chains. There are many reasons why a supply…
Packaging and Labelling Guide in African Supply Chains
Packaging and labelling are critical to any supply chain if the supply chain is solving for…
Overstocking: How African Supply Chains Can Manage it
Overstocking is an inventory challenge that is quite common in many African supply chains. It is…
How To Reduce Inventory Holding Costs in Africa
When out of control, inventory holding costs can paralyze supply chain operations anywhere, but in this…
Optimizing Warehouse Layout in African Supply Chains
When managing warehouse operations, it becomes immediately apparent why optimizing the layout or space is critical.…
Managing SKU Proliferation in the African Market
Because of the economic boom happening across the continent, it is unsurprising to come across businesses…
Inventory Stockouts in Africa: A Guide to Managing It
Like the rest of the world, supply chains in Africa are susceptible to inventory stockouts, especially…
Order Fulfilment Errors: Strategies for Eliminating them
Order fulfilment errors are common for logistics and supply chain businesses, especially those with huge customer…
Balancing demand and supply in Africa
Demand and supply is the ultimate point of any supply chain, and balancing the two will…
How to Reduce Order Fulfilment Delays in Africa
Order fulfilment delays in Africa are common mostly because of uncontrollable factors, but sometimes businesses tend…
Guidelines for the Optimizing Safety Stocks
Optimizing safety stocks is an essential aspect of keeping the supply chain resilient. Occasionally, supply chains…
Reimagining Warehouse Slotting
Warehouse slotting is a big part of inventory management and order fulfillment. With speed and accuracy…
Warehouse Management: Best Practices and Tips
With demand and supply being more volatile than ever in history, inventory has become a key…
Inventory control models: A guide on the basics
Regardless of the type, size of business, or industry you are a part of, inventory control…
Supply Chain Quality Management in Africa: A Detailed Guide
Quality assurance plays a huge role in today’s economy, but it starts in the supply chain.…
Inventory Management Strategies That Work: A Review
Fun fact: good application of inventory management strategies goes a long way when trying to achieve…
