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Almost every manufacturer has inventory that has not moved in a long time. It takes up space, ties up cash […]

A typical manufacturer has hundreds or thousands of purchased parts, and nobody has time to watch them all closely. ABC/XYZ […]

“What is a good inventory turnover ratio?” is one of the most common questions in inventory management, and the honest […]

Customers, regulators and customs officials are asking more questions about where parts and materials come from. For a small or […]

Many US manufacturers are asking whether they should move some of their supply closer to home. The question usually comes […]

After a supply disruption, many manufacturers decide to “diversify suppliers.” It is a sound goal, but without a plan it […]

Most manufacturers depend on at least a few suppliers that they cannot easily replace. That is not always a problem. […]

Tariffs have become a moving target for US manufacturers that buy imported parts or materials. Rates change, new measures are […]

Every supply chain improvement, from better reorder points to new software or AI, depends on data. If that data is […]