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October 20, 2026
12 min read

How Companies Reduce Inventory Without Sacrificing Service Levels

Reducing inventory does not have to mean accepting more stockouts or lower service levels. See how companies including Thermex, Space NK, Newitts and Securitas Iceland used more accurate forecasting, item-level stock policies and smarter replenishment to release working capital while maintaining or improving product availability. Learn which inventory planning practices make it possible to hold less stock without compromising customer service.
By Randi W. Stebbins Randi W. Stebbins
How Companies Reduce Inventory Without Sacrificing Service Levels
How Inventory Optimisation Reduces Stockouts: Customer Examples
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October 14, 2026
12 min read

How Inventory Optimisation Reduces Stockouts: Customer Examples

Reducing stockouts doesn't have to mean holding more inventory. With better demand forecasting, dynamic safety stock and automated replenishment, businesses can improve product availability while keeping inventory costs under control. Discover how inventory optimisation works in practice, with real customer examples from BYKO, Wessex Packaging and Space NK, including stockout reductions of 50% or more and significant improvements in availability. Learn how software like AGR helps businesses anticipate shortages, streamline replenishment and maintain higher service levels without tying up unnecessary capital in stock.
By Randi W. Stebbins Randi W. Stebbins
October 7, 2026
12 min read

How Small Planning Teams Manage Thousands of SKUs

How can a small planning team manage thousands of SKUs without continually adding headcount? The answer lies in reducing the manual work behind every item. Learn how exception-based planning, automated ordering and smarter inventory processes can help teams spend less time building purchase orders and reviewing routine items, and more time on the products and decisions that need their attention. See how companies including Vital Pet Group, Muuto and Sæther are using inventory planning software to manage large product portfolios more efficiently.
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September 29, 2026
16 min read

Demand Forecasting to Improve Supply Chain Efficiency

Struggling to balance service levels and inventory costs? This guide to demand forecasting breaks down how smarter, data-driven forecasts help businesses reduce waste, plan proactively, and stay agile in a fast-changing supply chain landscape. Learn how AI improves forecast accuracy, how to avoid common pitfalls, and what tools make the biggest impact.
By Randi W. Stebbins Randi W. Stebbins
What Is Stock Control? Definition, Importance & Methods
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September 23, 2026
12 min read

What Is Stock Control? Definition, Importance & Methods

Learn what stock control is, why it matters and how the right methods can help businesses maintain availability without tying up too much capital in inventory. This guide covers key stock control techniques, from ABC analysis and safety stock to reorder points and automation, and explains how inventory planning software can take stock control further with demand forecasting, inventory optimisation and automated replenishment.
By Randi W. Stebbins Randi W. Stebbins
What Is a Backorder? Definition, Causes, and Management
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September 14, 2026
13 min read

What Is a Backorder? Definition, Causes, and Management

Backorders can help retain sales when stock runs short, but frequent backorders may point to problems with forecasting, replenishment or inventory planning. Learn what causes backorders, how they affect customer service and operations, and how inventory management software like AGR can help businesses anticipate demand, optimise stock levels and reduce unnecessary backorders.
By Randi W. Stebbins Randi W. Stebbins
What Is the Procurement Process? Steps, Stages & Workflow Guide
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September 8, 2026
10 min read

What is the Procurement Process? Steps, Stages & Workflow Guide

Learn what the procurement process involves, from identifying business needs and selecting suppliers to purchasing and performance review. Explore common challenges and how better demand visibility, inventory planning and automation can support smarter procurement decisions.
By Randi W. Stebbins Randi W. Stebbins

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