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Inventory Management

Excess inventory

Inventory Management

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

by Lauren Ufford
May 4, 2023

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Inventory Management

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

by Michael Keenan
May 2, 2023

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Inventory Management

Inventory Control Procedures: Tips and Best Practices

by Shopify Staff
Apr 27, 2023

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Inventory Management

5 Essential Inventory Management Tools For Retail

by Shopify Staff
Apr 19, 2023

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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

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Inventory Management

4 Popular Inventory Management Software Programs for Small Businesses

by Shopify Staff
Feb 24, 2023

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Inventory Management

Inventory Management Defined: What it is and How it Works

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

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Inventory Management

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

by Holly Stanley
Feb 13, 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

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

Benefits of a Physical Inventory Count for Your Store

by Michael Keenan
Jan 23, 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

Inventory Management

What is an Inventory Specialist and How to Hire One

by Marijana Kay
Aug 3, 2022

Inventory Management

What Is Last Mile Delivery Logistics?

by Michael Keenan
Jul 13, 2022

Inventory Management

What Causes Shipping Delays? How They Impact Retailers and How to Deal With Them

by Holly Stanley
Jun 10, 2022

Inventory Management

Maximize Sales with These Product Assortment Strategies

by Marijana Kay
Jun 8, 2022

Inventory Management

A Simple Guide to Understanding Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) in Retail

by Alexis Damen
May 17, 2022

Inventory Management

Demand Planning for Retailers: How to Prepare for an Influx of New Shoppers

by Elise Dopson
May 13, 2022

Inventory Management

Inventory Storage: Ideas, Systems, and Solutions to Manage Your Business

by Alexis Damen
May 3, 2022

Inventory Management

Receiving Inventory: How To Organize New Inventory

by Elise Dopson
Apr 22, 2022

Inventory Management

Beginning Inventory Formula: How To Value Inventory

by Elise Dopson
Apr 15, 2022

Inventory Management

The Retailer’s Guide to the Weighted Average Cost Method

by Ana Cvetkovic
Apr 13, 2022

Inventory Management

The Retailer’s Guide to GMROI (and How to Improve It)

by Deb Mukherjee
Apr 11, 2022

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Inventory Management

8 Benefits Of Outsourcing Order Fulfillment for Your Retail Business

by Allie Decker
Apr 6, 2022

Inventory Management

A Complete Guide to the Retail Inventory Method (RIM)

by Alexis Damen
Apr 5, 2022

Inventory Management

A Simple Guide to Inventory Audits for Retailers

by Marijana Kay
Apr 1, 2022

Inventory Management

Replenish Stock, Increase Cash Flow: How Perpetual Inventory Works for Retailers

by Michael Keenan
Mar 15, 2022

Inventory Management

What Is Economic Order Quantity and How Can I Calculate It?

by Michael Keenan
Mar 14, 2022

Inventory Management

A Simple Guide to Cycle Counting in Retail (+ Best Practices & Benefits)

by Alexis Damen
Mar 14, 2022

Inventory Management

A Retailer’s Guide to Reorder Points and the ROP Formula

by Ana Cvetkovic
Mar 10, 2022

Inventory Management

What Retailers Need to Know About Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)

by Ana Cvetkovic
Mar 10, 2022

Inventory Management

Everything Retailers Need to Know About Inventory Costs

by Ana Cvetkovic
Mar 9, 2022

Inventory Management

Phantom Inventory: Why It Happens + How To Spot, Solve, and Prevent It

by Marijana Kay
Mar 3, 2022

Inventory Management

Ultimate Retail Business Guide on Vendor Sourcing

by Kaleigh Moore
Feb 10, 2022

Inventory Management

Retail Markdowns 101 for Shop Owners

by Ana Cvetkovic
Feb 9, 2022

Inventory Management

Just-In-Time Inventory: A Retailer's Guide to Get Started

by Ana Cvetkovic
Feb 7, 2022