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December 5, 2025
5 min read

Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO): Meaning, Formula and How to Improve It

Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) shows how long stock remains on hand before it is sold. It is a key measure of supply chain efficiency, cash flow health, and inventory performance. In this guide, we explain how to calculate DIO, what high or low results mean, and how to use it to strengthen forecasting and replenishment. You will also learn how different industries benchmark DIO and which practical steps reduce it. With the right tools and planning, you can improve stock rotation and free working capital.
Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO): Meaning, Formula and How to Improve It
Lead Time Meaning: Definition and Business Importance
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September 29, 2025
10 min read

Lead Time Meaning: Definition and Business Importance

Understanding lead time is key to building a faster, more resilient supply chain. This blog explains what lead time means, the different types that affect operations, and the factors that can cause delays. It also shows how lead time impacts inventory, customer satisfaction, and overall business performance. Finally, it explores strategies and tools, including AGR’s lead time analysis and supplier data centralisation, to help you reduce risk and improve efficiency.
MOQ meaning
September 25, 2025
11 min read

MOQ Meaning: What Minimum Order Quantity Means and Why It Matters

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is the smallest number of units a supplier will sell in one order. It affects everything from production costs and cash flow to inventory planning and customer satisfaction. This guide explains the meaning of MOQ, why suppliers use it, and how businesses can manage it effectively.
Ten types of BOM demand
September 8, 2025
5 min read

10 Types of BOMs: Why Do they Matter?

Discover the 10 key types of bills of materials (BOMs) and why they matter for product design, manufacturing, and inventory control. Learn how single-level and multi-level BOMs compare, and see how AGR helps streamline BOM management across your supply chain.
By Randi W. Stebbins Randi W. Stebbins
All about BOM
September 8, 2025
10 min read

What Is a Bill of Materials (BOM)? Examples and Templates

Get to grips with BOMs—your supply chain’s blueprint for smarter planning. This guide explains what a BOM is, why it matters, and how businesses use it to track components, reduce waste, and optimise inventory. Includes real-world examples, templates, and how to manage BOMs in AGR.
By Randi W. Stebbins Randi W. Stebbins
Inventory Turnover Ratio
September 2, 2025
9 min read

Inventory Turnover Ratio: Definitions, Calculations and Examples

Track it. Improve it. Turn inventory into revenue. Understanding your inventory turnover ratio helps you identify slow-moving stock, free up capital, and boost supply chain performance. In this guide, we break down the formula, benchmarks by industry, and how AGR helps you track turnover in real time via Power BI or your own custom dashboard.
Inventory management explained
August 15, 2025
14 min read

What Is Inventory Management? Definitions, Examples and Guides

Inventory Management: A Complete Guide for Smarter Stock Control Looking to understand how to run leaner, smarter inventory operations? This in-depth guide covers everything from raw materials and BOMs to reorder points and reporting. Learn the key methods, tools, and strategies that power modern inventory planning—plus how to integrate forecasting, warehouse flows, and vendor coordination for maximum efficiency.

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