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June 11, 2025
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Why Lead Time Analysis is the Secret Weapon of Strong Supplier Relationships

Lead times are more than estimates; they are commitments that shape your supply chain’s success. In this post, we explore how lead time analysis uncovers the gap between promised and actual delivery times, strengthens supplier relationships, and helps you hit key KPIs with confidence. Learn how the right tools turn data into accountability and better performance.

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Safety Stock: What Is It and Why Is It So High?
March 20, 2025
5 min read

Safety Stock: What Is It and Why Is It So High?

Whether you’re new to logistics or a veteran, safety stock is an important concept that many people can be confused about. As a simple explanation, safety stock is an extra amount of stock that is maintained to mitigrate a risk of stockout. That is all well and good, but how is safety stock calculated in order to prevent a stockout? The answer to that is affected by a number of different variables: How predictable is the product in sales? How well is the forecast model fitted? What is the lead time? What is the forecast for the item? What is the confidence level and set service level? That may see like a lot, but all of these factors will affect an item’s safety stock.

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7 Painful Ways Poor Data is Sabotaging Your Supply Chain
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March 7, 2025
4 min read

7 Ways Poor Data is Sabotaging Your Inventory Management

If your supply chain isn’t data-driven, you’re making costly mistakes—stockouts, overstock, unreliable suppliers, and lost customers. Without accurate data, you’re operating blindly, wasting money, and falling behind competitors who are optimizing their operations. This blog breaks down seven critical ways poor data is hurting your business—and how you can fix it before it’s too late.

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How to Turn Tariff Challenges into Supply Chain Success
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February 11, 2025
4 min read

How to Turn Tariff Challenges into Supply Chain Success

Tariffs are reshaping global trade, prompting businesses to rethink sourcing strategies and optimize their supply chains. This blog explores how companies can navigate these challenges, leveraging AGR's advanced inventory management solutions to build resilient and cost-effective operations. Discover actionable insights on managing disruptions, rising costs, and the power of AI-driven decision-making.

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You Asked and We Answered: AI in Inventory Management
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February 6, 2025
5 min read

AI in Inventory Management: You Asked and We Answered

Some of you hope to see AI integrated into tools you already use, while others wonder whether AI is relevant for small businesses like yours. The answer is simple: AI is already making a difference in supply chain management, and its potential is enormous, regardless of business size or turnover.

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The Ultimate Guide to Inventory Management KPIs: Definitions, Formulas, and Applications
January 30, 2025
4 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Inventory Management KPIs: Definitions, Formulas, and Applications

Learn all about the key KPIs in inventory management: definitions, formulas, and tips.

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2024 inventory management innovation report
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January 22, 2025
2 min read

2024: A Year of Innovation in Inventory Management

Discover how AGR, a leading provider of inventory management software, revolutionized supply chain operations in 2024. Our retrospective highlights key innovations, including multi-location inventory optimization, advanced forecasting, and automated order scheduling. Learn how these developments simplify complex processes, reduce waste, and empower smarter decision-making for wholesalers and retailers.

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