In machine shops, the “parts” — i.e., the raw materials, MRO supplies and equipment, works-in-progress, and the finished goods — are vital role in the success of the business. Without effective ...

Inventory control risks affect all companies regardless of how much inventory the company carries. A small business typically has a large amount of its cash tied up in inventory. With such a large ...

Inventory is a major asset on a small business's balance sheet and can tie up the often-limited capital resources for various periods. Effective inventory management control requires businesses to ...

Not a subscriber? Apply online today. Inventory management takes both planning and execution. For decades, execution has relied on bar code data collection and wireless, system-directed material moves ...