by Jared Plumb | Dec 2, 2025 | Inventory
The holiday season is a crazy time for consumers and business owners alike. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), holiday sales (Nov 1–Dec 31) have averaged about 19% of total annual retail sales over the past five years. With numbers like that, it’s no...
by Jared Plumb | Nov 12, 2025 | Workflows
Despite touching nearly every part of business, few truly understand just how vast and vital the supply chain industry is. In our latest episode of Secret Life of Inventory, we sat down with Maria Rodriguez, founder of MVC Logistics Academy and one of Supply and...
by Jared Plumb | Oct 22, 2025 | Inventory
The journey products take from creation to our shopping carts is a long and winding road made up of interconnected players. Two of the most commonly confused roles are wholesalers and distributors. While “wholesaler” and “distributor” are often used interchangeably,...
by Jared Plumb | Sep 3, 2025 | Workflows
Key takeaways The minimis exemption, which allowed imports under $800 to enter the US duty-free, is being eliminated in phases, with full termination codified for 2027. China and Hong Kong lost eligibility in May 2025, and as of August 29, 2025, de minimis treatment...
by inFlow Inventory | Aug 11, 2025 | Inventory
Key takeaways Supply chain automation uses technology to replace manual processes like inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and procurement coordination. Common automation tools include inventory management software, barcode scanning, and automated picking/packing...
