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What is Warehouse and Inventory Transfer and How Does It Work?

What is Warehouse and Inventory Transfer and How Does It Work?

Inventory is frequently relocated from one location to another as online companies expand to meet demand.  Inventory movement happens across the e-commerce supply chain due to different fulfillment sites and sales channels, especially if you run a multichannel...
Pipeline Inventory: Meaning and Formula to Help Business Growth

Pipeline Inventory: Meaning and Formula to Help Business Growth

The expression “in the pipeline” signifies that something is on its way. This might relate to extra product lines, new smells or colors, or simply stock replenishment in the context of inventory management.  For many firms, the first-mile delivery process...
A Helpful Guide to SKU Analysis

A Helpful Guide to SKU Analysis

E-commerce success is strongly reliant on accurate inventory management and a well-organized supply chain. To do this, firms must closely monitor their stock-keeping unit (SKU) to assess inventory levels, make package offers, and establish reorder points. And precise...
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Shipping From Store

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Shipping From Store

Do you have any physical storefronts? Is the volume of your online orders increasing?  If you answered “yes” to both, your company may be a good fit for a ship from store approach.  Shipment of e-commerce orders from actual storefronts rather than...
An Overview to Physical Inventory: Definition and Computation

An Overview to Physical Inventory: Definition and Computation

Customers prefer to buy from businesses that offer more delivery alternatives (66%). Giving clients the opportunity to select the shipping method that best meets their needs allows you to increase sales.  However, during the checkout, normal shipping is the default...