What is anticipation inventory? Simply put, anticipation inventory is a basic use of inventory purchased in advance and stocked to meet expected fluctuations in supply and demand. Anticipation inventory is a proactive response for business when there are expectations of sales surges based on seasonality, current events, trends, promotions, and other events. It is also…continue reading
The Future of Wholesale Distribution
What does the future of wholesale distribution hold? Within the next ten years what can wholesalers expect to see alter in day-to-day and overall operations? Several pieces about the future of wholesale distribution exist and have offered somewhat of a consensus. The future is about automation, big data, and highly sophisticated technology, including robotics. DISCOVER…continue reading
7 Wholesale Tips (2022)
7 Wholesale Tips (2022) is a curated list of relevant tips for 2022 and beyond for improving and growing wholesale operations. We are in 2022 and the wholesale industry is thriving against all the odds stacked against it over the last couple of years. Let’s celebrate! But first, we’ve curated a list of 7 wholesale…continue reading
How to Leverage Technology for Business Transformation
How to leverage technology for business transformation is a simple guide on what you really need to know for transforming internal and external operations. Business transformation involves processes that make fundamental changes to how a business operates organizationally, managerially, procedurally, etc. to adapt to changing markets and environments, as well as expanding the company itself.…continue reading
Pick and Pack Warehouse Layout Helps Optimize KPIs
The efficiency of a warehouse depends on several factors, including optimizing the pick and pack warehouse layout to ensure order fulfillment processes are seamless. The 2021 WERC® DC Measures report reveals the operational metrics that are benchmarks for warehouses and distribution centers and which ones are prioritized.1 There are 36 total metrics that are measured,…continue reading
