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Inventory Management

Perpetual inventory

Inventory Management

Perpetual Inventory: How a Perpetual Inventory System Works

byMichael Keenan
20 Sep 2023

Inventory Management

A Simple Guide to Cycle Counts (+ Best Practices & Benefits)

byAlexis Damen
19 Sep 2023

A blue sku tag on a blue background next to a green serial number tag on a green background.

Inventory Management

SKU vs. Serial Number: How SKUs and Serial Numbers Differ

byShopify Staff
18 Sep 2023

fabric sourcing

Inventory Management

How To Source Fabric for Your Clothing Line in 3 Steps

byAlexis Damen
31 Aug 2023

An illustration of a calculator on a striped pink background.

Inventory Management

Inventory Audit Guide: 11 Counting Procedures and Checklist

byMarijana Kay
18 Aug 2023

a room full of boxes: inventory status

Inventory Management

Inventory Status in Retail: How To Manage Inventory Status

byShopify Staff
10 Aug 2023

a yellow shipping crate: inventory carrying costs

Inventory Management

Inventory Carrying Costs Explained: What It Is and How to Calculate It

byShopify Staff
10 Aug 2023

Inventory Management

Last Mile Delivery: What You Need to Know in 2023

byMichael Keenan
2 Aug 2023

mathematical symbols in the forefront of an image with shipping boxes in the background: inventory formulas

Inventory Management

5 Common Inventory Management Formulas

byShopify Staff
1 Aug 2023

Inventory Management

库存成本:如何钙ulate & Reduce Them (Plus 10 Mistakes to Avoid)

byAna Cvetkovic
27 Jul 2023

Inventory Management

What Is Inventory Control? Methods, Challenges, Best Practices

byMichael Keenan
21 Jul 2023

3 drawings of a red location pin: inventory tracking

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking: What Is It & Why Do It?

byShopify Staff
18 Jul 2023

Inventory Management

Purchase Orders: How to Create Them (+ Free Template)

byElise Dopson
17 Jul 2023

a purple lamp and a screenshot of inventory information about the lamp: inventory visibility

Inventory Management

Inventory Visibility: What Retailers Need To Know

byShopify Staff
10 Jul 2023

a storage room: days in inventory

Inventory Management

Days in Inventory (DII) Definition, Formula, and Example

byShopify Staff
28 Jun 2023

a shopping rack with clothing hanging on it: stock rotation

Inventory Management

Stock Rotation: How To Implement Effective Stock Rotation

byShopify Staff
28 Jun 2023

analytics wave chart: stock levels

Inventory Management

Managing Stock Levels: Strategies and Formulas

byShopify Staff
28 Jun 2023

Inventory Management

What Is Beginning Inventory? Formula + How to Calculate It (2023)

byElise Dopson
21 Jun 2023

A person's arm is shown twirling a package like a basketball. In the background is a basketball court, with a scoreboard that appears to be tracking inventory.

Inventory Management

What is Physical Inventory? How to and Tips (2023)

byMichael Keenan
21 Jun 2023

Inventory Management

What Is Overstocking? 7 Causes and Consequences

byKameron Jenkins
21 Jun 2023

Illustration of a hand holding a day calendar.

Inventory Management

Inventory Days on Hand: How to Calculate and Strategies For 2023

byHolly Stanley
21 Jun 2023

Inventory Management

Receiving Inventory: Process and How to Optimize (2023)

byElise Dopson
21 Jun 2023

sell through rate

Inventory Management

Sell-Through Rate: Definition and How Calculate (2023)

byAllie Decker
19 Jun 2023

Inventory Management

What is Ending Inventory? How to Calculate + Examples (2023)

byElise Dopson
19 Jun 2023

Inventory Management

What are Stockouts? (+ How to Prevent Out of Stocks in 2023)

byMichael Keenan
13 Jun 2023

ABC analysis illustration

Inventory Management

What Is ABC Analysis? Benefits and How To (2023)

byElise Dopson
9 Jun 2023

Inventory Management

Inventory Turnover Ratio: Calculation + How to Improve (2023)

byMichael Keenan
9 Jun 2023

a shelf full of storage boxes: inventory replenishment

Inventory Management

Inventory Replenishment: 4 Inventory Replenishment Systems

byShopify Staff
8 Jun 2023

Excess inventory

Inventory Management

Excess Inventory: What It Is and 7 Ways to Manage It (2023)

byLauren Ufford
4 May 2023

what is procurement

Inventory Management

What is Procurement? Types, Process, and Benefits in Retail

byMichael Keenan
2 May 2023

a close-up image of a box sitting on a shelf to represent inventory control management

Inventory Management

Inventory Control Procedures: Tips and Best Practices

byShopify Staff
27 Apr 2023

An image of a green room filled with shelving to represent inventory management software

Inventory Management

5 Essential Inventory Management Tools For Retail

byShopify Staff
2023年4月19日

a purple background with a pattern of sku codes: sku tracking

Inventory Management

How SKU Tracking Helps Your Business Run Efficiently

byShopify Staff
31 Mar 2023

Inventory Management

How to Create Snapchat Ads in 5 Steps (2023)

byJen Hasty
11 Mar 2023

RFID technology

Inventory Management

What is RFID Technology and How Does It Work? A Guide for Retail (2023)

byMichael Keenan
6 Mar 2023

a slew of boxes piled up on a conveyor belt

Inventory Management

4 Popular Inventory Management Software Programs for Small Businesses

byShopify Staff
24 Feb 2023

inventory management

Inventory Management

Inventory Management: Everything You Need to Know (2023)

byMichael Keenan
22 Feb 2023

Cover illustration; four boxes sit in a row on a table top. Each box has an icon covering its top-left corner that seems to indicate its inventory status. The first icon is a circular clockface in motion, the second icon is an arrow pointing to the top left, the third icon is the approximately-equals sign, and the fourth icon is another clockface; this time stationary and hexagonal.

Inventory Management

What Is Inventory Valuation? Definition, Importance and Methods (2023)

byMichael Keenan
14 Feb 2023

Cover illustration; a merchant sits atop a giant abacus, gleefully pointing to their clipboard.

Inventory Management

如何协调库存6步骤(2023)

byAllie Decker
3 Feb 2023

Inventory Management

How to Create a Local Delivery Service (+ Top Apps)

byAndrew Dennis
23 Jan 2023

Inventory Management

Retail Distribution Strategy: Sell Where Your Customers Shop

byElise Dopson
18 Nov 2022

Service-based business in retail | Shopify Retail blog

Inventory Management

Diversify Your Offerings: Takeaways From 5 Service Based Businesses Turned Retailers

byAlexandra Sheehan
1 Nov 2022

Inventory Management

How to Manage Seasonal Inventory (+ Tips to Improve Sales)

byMichael Keenan
18 Oct 2022

Inventory Management

What Retailers Need To Know About Available to Sell (ATS) Inventory

byVivian Tejeda
14 Oct 2022

Inventory Management

Assemble to Order: How to Manage Inventory With This Production Strategy

byElise Dopson
12 Oct 2022

Inventory Management

How to Leverage Retail Fulfillment For Higher Profit Margins

byVivian Tejeda
7 Oct 2022

Inventory Management

How to Design a Strong Physical Distribution System for Your Store

byMichael Keenan
6 Oct 2022

Inventory Management

Inventory Reporting 101: A Retailer's Guide to Reporting on Inventory

byMichael Keenan
6 Sep 2022

Inventory Management

10 Ways to Succeed at Supplier Relationship Management

byElise Dopson
24 Aug 2022

Inventory Management

What is Overselling and Tips on How to Prevent It

byMichael Keenan
12 Aug 2022