Common inventory management mishaps to avoid

Despite best efforts, inventory management mishaps do happen. The important thing here is what you are…

Warehouse management systems (WMS): The Fundamentals

The warehouse management system (WMS) is a great tool for organizing, controlling, and tracking the inventory…

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…

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…

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…

Why and When to Use Make-to-Order and Make-to-Stock

Make-to-order and make-to-stock are popular strategies used in production and inventory optimization. When seeking to improve…