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Inventory Management

Inventory Management

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

by Alexis Damen
Sep 19, 2023

fabric sourcing

Inventory Management

How To Source Fabric for Your Clothing Line in 3 Steps

by Alexis Damen
Aug 31, 2023

An illustration of a calculator on a striped pink background.

Inventory Management

Inventory Audit Guide: 11 Counting Procedures and Checklist

by Marijana Kay
Aug 18, 2023

a room full of boxes: inventory status

Inventory Management

Inventory Status in Retail: How To Manage Inventory Status

by Shopify Staff
Aug 10, 2023

a yellow shipping crate: inventory carrying costs

Inventory Management

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

by Shopify Staff
Aug 10, 2023

Inventory Management

Last Mile Delivery: What You Need to Know in 2023

by Michael Keenan
Aug 2, 2023

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

Inventory Management

5 Common Inventory Management Formulas

by Shopify Staff
Aug 1, 2023

Inventory Management

Inventory Costs: How to Calculate & Reduce Them (Plus 10 Mistakes to Avoid)

by Ana Cvetkovic
Jul 27, 2023

Inventory Management

What Is Inventory Control? Methods, Challenges, Best Practices

by Michael Keenan
Jul 21, 2023

3 drawings of a red location pin: inventory tracking

Inventory Management

Inventory Tracking: What Is It & Why Do It?

by Shopify Staff
Jul 18, 2023

Inventory Management

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

by Elise Dopson
Jul 17, 2023

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

Inventory Management

Inventory Visibility: What Retailers Need To Know

by Shopify Staff
Jul 10, 2023

a storage room: days in inventory

Inventory Management

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

by Shopify Staff
Jun 28, 2023

a shopping rack with clothing hanging on it: stock rotation

Inventory Management

Stock Rotation: How To Implement Effective Stock Rotation

by Shopify Staff
Jun 28, 2023

analytics wave chart: stock levels

Inventory Management

Managing Stock Levels: Strategies and Formulas

by Shopify Staff
Jun 28, 2023

Inventory Management

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

by Elise Dopson
Jun 21, 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)

by Michael Keenan
Jun 21, 2023

Inventory Management

What Is Overstocking? 7 Causes and Consequences

by Kameron Jenkins
Jun 21, 2023

Illustration of a hand holding a day calendar.

Inventory Management

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

by Holly Stanley
Jun 21, 2023

Inventory Management

Receiving Inventory: Process and How to Optimize (2023)

by Elise Dopson
Jun 21, 2023

sell through rate

Inventory Management

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

by Allie Decker
Jun 19, 2023

Inventory Management

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

by Elise Dopson
Jun 19, 2023

Inventory Management

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

by Michael Keenan
Jun 13, 2023

ABC analysis illustration

Inventory Management

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

by Elise Dopson
Jun 9, 2023

Inventory Management

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

by Michael Keenan
Jun 9, 2023

a shelf full of storage boxes: inventory replenishment

Inventory Management

Inventory Replenishment: 4 Inventory Replenishment Systems

by Shopify Staff
Jun 8, 2023

Excess inventory

Inventory Management

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

by Lauren Ufford
May 4, 2023

what is procurement

Inventory Management

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

by Michael Keenan
May 2, 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

by Shopify Staff
Apr 27, 2023

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

Inventory Management

5 Essential Inventory Management Tools For Retail

by Shopify Staff
Apr 19, 2023

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

Inventory Management

How SKU Tracking Helps Your Business Run Efficiently

by Shopify Staff
Mar 31, 2023

Inventory Management

How to Create Snapchat Ads in 5 Steps (2023)

by Jen Hasty
Mar 11, 2023

RFID technology

Inventory Management

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

by Michael Keenan
Mar 6, 2023

a slew of boxes piled up on a conveyor belt

Inventory Management

4 Popular Inventory Management Software Programs for Small Businesses

by Shopify Staff
Feb 24, 2023

inventory management

Inventory Management

What is Inventory Management? Everything to Know

by Michael Keenan
Feb 22, 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)

by Michael Keenan
Feb 14, 2023

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

Inventory Management

How to Reconcile Your Inventory in 6 Steps (2023)

by Allie Decker
Feb 3, 2023

Inventory Management

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

by Andrew Dennis
Jan 23, 2023

Inventory Management

Retail Distribution Strategy: Sell Where Your Customers Shop

by Elise Dopson
Nov 18, 2022

Service-based business in retail | Shopify Retail blog

Inventory Management

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

by Alexandra Sheehan
Nov 1, 2022

Inventory Management

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

by Michael Keenan
Oct 18, 2022

Inventory Management

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

by Vivian Tejeda
Oct 14, 2022

Inventory Management

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

by Elise Dopson
Oct 12, 2022

Inventory Management

How to Leverage Retail Fulfillment For Higher Profit Margins

by Vivian Tejeda
Oct 7, 2022

Inventory Management

How to Design a Strong Physical Distribution System for Your Store

by Michael Keenan
Oct 6, 2022

Inventory Management

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

by Michael Keenan
Sep 6, 2022

Inventory Management

10 Ways to Succeed at Supplier Relationship Management

by Elise Dopson
Aug 24, 2022

Inventory Management

What is Overselling and Tips on How to Prevent It

by Michael Keenan
Aug 12, 2022

Inventory Management

The Retailer’s Guide to Supply Chain Management

by Michael Keenan
Aug 5, 2022

Inventory Management

Inventory Accuracy: How to Identify & Solve Discrepancies in Stock Levels

by Elise Dopson
Aug 3, 2022