Category Archives: Wholesale Distribution Software and Solutions

Cycle Count Your Products on a Regular Basis-Part 2

Posted on March 12, 2012 by gmiles

Cycle Count Your Products on a Regular Basis Cycle Counting, Part 2 Some people think that you must cycle count before or after normal business hours, when there is little or no material movement. Though ideal, this is impractical for … Continue reading →

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Effective Replenishment Parameters, Part 5: The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) & Buying to Minimize Total Inventory Cost

Posted on February 22, 2012 by gmiles

In our final segment, we will discuss The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) & Buying to Minimize Total Inventory Cost The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ): You do not have to develop graphs to determine the EOQ for every stocked product. The … Continue reading →

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Effective Replenishment Parameters, Part 4: The Carrying Cost

Posted on February 21, 2012 by gmiles

Effective Replenishment Parameters, Part 4:  The Carrying Cost The cost of carrying inventory (or “K” cost) includes all of the costs you incur by stocking material in your warehouse: • Moving material from the receiving dock to the proper bin … Continue reading →

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Effective Replenishment Parameters, Part 2: Safety Stock

Posted on February 17, 2012 by gmiles

Effective Replenishment Parameters, Part 2: Safety Stock The minimum quantity is equal to the anticipated demand during the lead time. But will we always sell one piece per day? Will the lead time occasionally exceed the longest normally anticipated lead … Continue reading →

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