November 26, 2025

7 min read

What Is Cost of Sales? Definition, Formula and Examples

Cost of sales shows the true cost behind every product you sell, making it essential for understanding margins and profitability. It highlights inefficiencies in forecasting, purchasing and stock management, especially when costs rise unexpectedly. This guide explains what cost of sales means, how to calculate it across different business types, and how better forecasting, replenishment and visibility help reduce costs.

Inventory Management / Optimisation, S&OP

September 30, 2025

4 min read

4 Key Reasons to Include a Stock Management Platform in your Budget

Keeping stock under control is one of the hardest parts of running a wholesale or distribution business. A stock management platform helps you reduce stockouts, improve forecasting, and free up working capital. It also automates time-consuming processes, so your team can focus on strategy instead of firefighting. This blog explains four clear reasons why investing in a platform like AGR is a smart decision for your business.

Randi W. Stebbins

Demand Planning & Forecasting, S&OP

July 16, 2025

13 min read

What is Demand Planning?

Discover how effective demand planning helps your business balance supply with customer needs, reduce waste, and improve forecasting accuracy. This guide breaks down core strategies, best practices, and real-world tools to help you plan smarter and scale confidently.

Randi W. Stebbins

Inventory Management / Optimisation, S&OP

June 11, 2025

5 min read

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.

S&OP

June 5, 2025

4 min read

S&OP for Competitive Advantage: Why ERP Alone Can’t Deliver

ERP systems are built for transactions, not transformation. This post explores why traditional tools fall short for modern supply chain planning and how AGR helps companies turn Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) into a real-time, business-driving process. Learn how features like sales forecasting, customer group planning, and smart purchase proposals give your team the control and agility ERP can’t deliver.

Reporting & insights, S&OP

May 22, 2025

5 min read

Top 5 Metrics to Track on Your Vendor Scorecard

From delayed deliveries to inaccurate orders, small vendor issues can snowball into major supply chain disruptions. In this post, we break down the five key metrics every supply chain team should track to evaluate and improve supplier performance. Whether you're managing dozens of vendors or just starting to formalize reviews, this guide will help you turn data into better decisions—and stronger supplier relationships.

Inventory Management / Optimisation, S&OP

April 10, 2025

5 min read

Less Waste, More Growth: The Case for Smarter Inventory and Supply Chain Data

Sustainability in the supply chain isn’t just about being green—it’s about reducing waste in all forms: time, space, money, and products. The root cause of much of that waste? Disconnected or inaccurate inventory and supply chain data. When data is centralized and reliable, businesses can forecast more accurately, automate smarter decisions, and avoid costly mistakes. The result is a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable operation—one that’s built for long-term growth.

Process Automation, Reporting & insights, S&OP

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.

S&OP

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.

Demand Planning & Forecasting, Inventory Management / Optimisation, Order Management, Process Automation, Reporting & insights, S&OP

October 22, 2024

6 min read

Choosing the Right Stock Management Solution for Your Business

When choosing the right stock management solution, it’s important to focus on more than just its basic features. You need a platform that integrates seamlessly with your existing systems, offers modular features to fit your specific needs, and can grow with you as your business evolves.

Demand Planning & Forecasting, Inventory Management / Optimisation, S&OP

October 15, 2024

5 min read

PlanPro by AGR: Take Your Demand Planning to the Next Level

PlanPro offers powerful features for sales forecasting, promotional planning, and connecting item histories—all designed to help you manage your inventory with greater precision and control.

Reporting & insights, S&OP

October 15, 2024

6 min read

InsightsPro by AGR: Unlock the Full Potential of Your Inventory Data

InsightsPro by AGR is a must-have tool for businesses looking to make data-driven decisions that enhance inventory efficiency. Whether you’re trying to optimize stock turnover, reduce overstock, or improve forecast accuracy, InsightsPro gives you the transparency and control you need to manage your inventory with precision.