It’s no secret that barcodes are a massive part of our daily. We see them on products in grocery stores; restaurants use them to display their menus, and so on. To the uninitiated, however, all these barcodes are likely just that: barcodes. So, it may come as a...
Demand forecasting, at a glance, is a simple concept. But once you delve into the principles behind it, it becomes a lot more complicated. Despite that complexity, forecasting demand is one of the core fundamentals of inventory management for retailers, distributors,...
Every business faces inherent challenges, regardless of the industry. Stakeholders expect growth and innovation. Competitors threaten your share of the market. Employee turnover can make it challenging to scale. With so many moving pieces to track, many companies...
Every fresh piece of produce or beautifully baked loaf of bread has a limited lifespan. When food starts to go bad, you must pull it from the shelves and throw it away. It is no longer considered safe for human consumption. Unfortunately, Americans waste nearly 40...
Brick-and-mortar stores aren’t a relic of the past yet, but it’s safe to say that most people do the bulk of their shopping online these days. From the customer’s perspective, online purchases feel smooth and straightforward, but behind the scenes is a...