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;…

Actualizing A Green Warehouse in Africa

Much has been made about the green warehouse initiative, but is it possible in Africa? Sustainability…

AI in Inventory Management: Why you need it

With more complexity in inventory management, supply chains are looking for tools and solutions to navigate…

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…

Overstocking: How African Supply Chains Can Manage it

Overstocking is an inventory challenge that is quite common in many African supply chains. It is…

Optimizing Warehouse Layout in African Supply Chains

When managing warehouse operations, it becomes immediately apparent why optimizing the layout or space is critical.…

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…

Balancing demand and supply in Africa

Demand and supply is the ultimate point of any supply chain, and balancing the two will…

Guidelines for Warehouse Automation

Warehouse automation is becoming a new trend in inventory management, which is not surprising considering how…

Guidelines for Optimizing Distribution Channels

Distribution channels play a huge role in getting products to the consumer; optimizing them is critical…

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…

How to Choose the Right Distribution Channel in Africa

Like the rest of the world, the right distribution channel in Africa can make or break…

Inventory Management Strategies That Work: A Review

Fun fact: good application of inventory management strategies goes a long way when trying to achieve…

Demand Planning and Forecasting Systems: A Winning Guide

In your bid to run an effective supply chain management system, there are quite several actions…