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August 9, 2018
Ultimate Guide to Inventory Forecasting
How do you strike a balance between optimizing stock levels and managing cash flow? Inventory forecasting can be a powerful tool to help you do just that.
Jill
January 14, 2021
9 Tips for Putting Together a Cash Flow Forecast in Uncertain Times
Cash flow forecasting can help you make better business decisions based on data and historical performance instead of relying on intuition.
January 12, 2021
Sales Forecasting Excel Template for Shopify or any eCommerce Store
Download our free forecast template using information from your Shopify (or any eCommerce) store
December 29, 2020
Upcoming Training - December 2020
Introduction to demand planning and forecasting training sessions are available for working hours around the world Find the time that works best for you.
December 9, 2020
Ultimate Guide to Forecasting Holiday Sales and Stock in 2020
Learn tips to forecast when customer behavior changes to keep cash flow positive.
December 7, 2020
New and Improved! Demand Planning for Assemblies and Bundles
Optimize stock of components and finished goods with improved Inventory Planner demand planning for bundles and assemblies
October 15, 2020
SitStay improves stockturn by 8x
Improved stockturn meant that money spent on inventory turned into profits significantly faster than before using Inventory Planner.
September 8, 2020
Upcoming Training - September 2020
September 2020 is full of training sessions to learn more about demand forecasting, inventory control, and using Inventory Planner. Sign up today!
August 22, 2020
Holiday Prep for Amazon Sellers [Video]
In this interview, we discuss how to make the most of Prime Day in October, prepare for holiday sales and more!
August 5, 2020
Forecast Customer Demand to Optimize Inventory [Video]
Learn how to use customer sales history to forecast what and how much inventory will be purchased in the future.
July 20, 2020
3 Key Factors To Consider When Building Out A Cash Flow Forecast
If you aren’t doing cash flow forecasting in accordance with best practices, there is still work that needs to be done.
July 16, 2020
Mike's Dive Store Uses Inventory Planner to Delegate, Reclaim Time, and Save Money
Moving Mike’s Dive Store to Inventory Planner the company not only countless hours of reordering without a plan, but also saved their business money.
July 16, 2020
Inventory Planner + Skubana Integration Announcement
Inventory Planner is excited to announce it is launching a new integration with Skubana.
June 29, 2020
eCommerce Inventory Optimization: Why Your Online Store Needs It
Inventory Planner is a unique software program that incorporates multiple forecasting methods. You can save time and make the most out of your purchasing.
May 1, 2020
Top 10 Shopify Inventory Management Apps for Growth in 2020
With the plethora of inventory management apps available on Shopify, business owners can now maximize their cash flow from their inventory.
April 27, 2020
ecomdash Integration Announcement
Integrate ecomdash with Inventory Planner to forecast customer demand based on sales history and product information.
March 24, 2020
Predicting Your eCommerce Selling Forecast
Without an idea of how much stock you'll need of any particular item, you run the risk of sitting on a lot of product that you don't need or having to turn business away.
March 17, 2020
Forecasting Customer Demand During Uncertain Times
We provide some tips to companies that manage inventory while navigating unpredictable customer demand during the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 3, 2020
The Benefits of Using eCommerce Inventory Planning Software
Managing inventory can be an overwhelming process, and if you don't have the right tools at your disposal, it can lead to countless problems within your operations.
February 16, 2020
What is Top-Down Forecasting?
Top-down forecasting is good for products that are seasonal but that do not have a long of sales history.
February 16, 2020
[Podcast] Optimize Your Cash Flow - Inventory Planner on eCommerce Fastlane
Check out our podcast episode with eCommerce Fastlane talking about cash flow, optimizing inventory levels, managing your supply chain during Chinese New Year, and more!
February 16, 2020
Optimize Stock By Comparing Location Demand
See how stock is balanced among locations. It can be more cost effective to shift inventory from one location to another rather than ordering more product from the vendor.
February 16, 2020
Merchant Success: MVMT Watches
MVMT Watches: From Crowdfunding Record Setter to Shopify Success Story
February 16, 2020
Inventory Control and Replenishment for Multiple Warehouses
Forecasting using a combined warehouse can help you navigate multiple lead times, more efficient ordering, and warehouse transfers.
February 16, 2020
Best Practices: How to Manage Multiple-Location Inventory with Shopify
Shopify’s multilocation system allows you to easily create new distribution points, maintain control of inventory, and optimize inventory levels
February 13, 2020
LOCATE Inventory + Inventory Planner Now Available!
Inventory Planner now integrates with LOCATE Inventory. Learn more about how your store can benefit from this partnership.
February 11, 2020
New! Integrate Etsy with Inventory Planner
Having your fingers on the pulse of your eCommerce site means stockouts and overstock are a thing of the past, and personalized metrics and profits will ensure your business grows.
February 4, 2020
Inventory Planner now integrates with ShipHero
ShipHero users can now sync sales history and product information including stock levels to Inventory Planner to forecast replenishment needs.
January 27, 2020
New Square + Inventory Planner Integration
Sync sales history and product information to Square to forecast customer demand with Inventory Planner.
January 6, 2020
XeroCon London 2019 recap
Check out our highlights of XeroCon London 2019!
December 23, 2019
Orderhive + Inventory Planner Integration
Orderhive users can sync sales history and product information to Inventory Planner to produce a forecast of customer demand to see what additional inventory is needed.
December 9, 2019
Inventory Aging
Properly calculating inventory again will give you more insight into your retail business and permit you to adjust inventory accordingly.
December 5, 2019
6 Of The Best Amazon Seller Tools To Take Your Business To The Next Level
This is for the sellers who are selling on Amazon and are looking to boost their rankings or those who are looking for easier ways to manage their accounts.
November 27, 2019
QuickBooks Connect San Jose 2019 Recap
Check out our recap of QuickBooks Connect 2019 in San Jose, California.
November 4, 2019
Feature Feature: Merging and Linking Data Across Platforms
Inventory Planner has a feature that allows you to link the same variants. You can see total sales and other performance metrics, revenue, how the variants are selling.
October 29, 2019
How Web Push Notifications Can Affect Customer Demand
The real-time delivery of promotions and instant viewership of your web push notifications is sure to help you generate more customer demand around products.
October 21, 2019
Choosing Lead Time and Days of Stock
Accurately figuring your lead time and days of stock are critical to forecasting customer demand. Learn about factors to consider and improve your forecast.
October 14, 2019
Amazon Fulfillment: Which Method Is Right For You? [Infographic]
Making the most of Amazon’s advantages while minimizing costs, requires careful consideration of the options for seller types and figuring out what works best in your situation.
October 10, 2019
QuickBooks Online integration with Inventory Planner
Integrate Inventory Planner and QuickBooks Online to automate operations and sync purchase order detail.
October 10, 2019
The Challenges with Forecasting and Restocking Inventory on Amazon
Proper holiday forecasting and inventory planning still requires that you understand your market, position within that market and product’s sales potential.
September 30, 2019
Key metrics to prioritize inventory replenishment [Video]
Not all of your inventory and not all of your replenishment needs are going to be the same. A couple key metrics will help to prioritize what is most important to keep in stock.
September 25, 2019
What Type of Demand Forecast Should You Use [Videos]
Available sales history, seasonality and importance of recent trends are important considerations when choosing a forecasting method. Learn when to use various forecasting methods.
September 25, 2019
How to Forecast a New Product [Video]
While at first glance it may appear you have no data for your new product, there are metrics you can use to guide your purchasing decisions.
September 6, 2019
Overstock: How Much Is Too Much And How Do You Turn It Into Cash? [Updated with Video]
Cash is king. Clear out overstock before it kills your cash flow and your business. Look at what’s not working to build profitability and cut items that aren’t.
September 6, 2019
When Should You Stop Dropshipping and Start Fulfilling In-House? [Video]
When dropshipping your products, you may reach a point where you want to bring that in-house to maximize profitability and have control over those items. When? What products? How?
August 22, 2019
11 Steps for Holiday Inventory Ordering and Planning [Updated with Video]
We've put together a checklist to help make sure your inventory is available when you need it and in the quantities you need.
August 20, 2019
Challenges of Scaling: Data integration Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
As eCommerce companies grow and operations grow increasingly complex, merchants need to adopt a strategy and match it against the appropriate approach before sourcing solutions.
August 12, 2019
Feature Feature: Link and Merge Variant Information Across Platforms
Inventory Planner brings product information together across platforms to help make buying decisions and optimize your purchasing budget and time.
July 30, 2019
7 Key Metrics To Figure Out When To Order Inventory
By having accurate statistics on hand, you will be able to properly forecast what you need and where, thereby diminishing the chances of stockouts and overstock.
July 15, 2019
Clear Overstock by Selling in Bundles [Video]
There are a variety of ways to sell off overstock, but one of the quickest ways is to sell in bulk. Here are time-tested tips to help you move out overstock as quickly as possible.
July 8, 2019
Use Prime Day to Test Holiday Promotions [Video]
Use Prime Day - or "Christmas in July" promotions - to test out sales strategies for fourth quarter holiday sales.
July 2, 2019
Inventory Planner launches Xero Integration
Inventory Planner users can now sync purchase orders to Xero to keep purchasing information up to date for accounting purposes.
June 19, 2019
Tips and Tricks for Amazon Sellers: Demand Forecasting + Marketing
Demand forecast often involves coordinating with marketing efforts. Here are best practices to optimize Amazon listing to drive more demand.
June 2, 2019
When to Use a Seasonal Inventory Demand Forecast
Seasonal forecasting is not just for the fourth quarter. Take into consideration re-launched merchandise, intermittent-selling items, or other big promotions.
May 27, 2019
How Is Your Inventory Affecting Your Company's Financial Health?
By examining margins, understock, and overstock, you will be able to determine where you need to have your inventory to optimize your profit.
May 20, 2019
Narrowing the Region of Darkness: An Approach to KPI Setting
Business projections look into the future and paint a picture of what could be and KPI’s are the tracked metrics that align your pace and direction with that picture of the future.
May 14, 2019
Key Concepts: Understanding Inventory Cost and Stock Cost Value
Inventory is much more than the cost price. As your manufacturing costs increase, you can monitor profit margins and raise prices accordingly.
May 6, 2019
Exceptions to the Rule: When to Change a Forecast
Sales and seasonality have the largest roles to play, and when added to the overall sales forecast, you will have the best information possible to predict sales and replenishment.
April 30, 2019
Inventory Planner Now Available in the Amazon Marketplace Appstore
From data-driven forecasts to customizable, one-click purchase orders to inventory optimization, Inventory Planner offers something for most every seller in the Amazon store.
April 30, 2019
8 Sales Forecast Tips You Need To Learn Now
When using the correct data and dynamic forecasting methods, you set yourself up for success to make the very best decisions possible for your online store.
April 16, 2019
To Order or Not To Order: Assessing Replenishment Priority
An ABC class analysis looks at each variant or product’s contribution to your revenue over a given time frame.
March 28, 2019
Amazon Seller Conference - Prosper Show 2019 Recap
Seller Fulfilled Prime, strategies for scaling, metrics for growth and more in our recap of Amazon seller-focused conference Prosper Show 2019.
March 28, 2019
What is Inventory Forecasting?
Forecasting enables warehouses to keep track of sales and anticipated demand, so they can ensure that the available stock is adequate to meet customer needs.
March 14, 2019
Inventory Planner Feature: Print Labels
As part of Amazon’s shipment creation process, you can save time and money by creating and printing labels directly from Inventory Planner.
February 18, 2019
Holiday Overstock: Move out seasonal items to create cash for your business
Even if you are left with excess inventory in the first quarter, there are still many ways to reduce that inventory to produce cash for use elsewhere in your business.
February 11, 2019
How Much Stock is ‘Enough’?
Risk tolerance, ROI on inventory investments, vendor considerations, and analyzing product performance can inform what the target amount of your stock should be for your business.
January 16, 2019
How to Avoid Lost Revenue and Stockouts During Chinese New Year
During Chinese New Year, keep in mind many factories will be closed between two and four weeks. Take steps now to avoid losing out on revenue due to inventory being out of stock.
December 13, 2018
Financial Planning for Your eCommerce Business
By looking at your business on a category level to see what inventory needs will be months in advance, you can be better prepared to meet customer demand.
November 21, 2018
6 Steps to Prepare Your Inventory and Purchasing for the New Year
Take steps now to make this busy time of year go more smoothly. Look at the big picture in your store - what’s driving your revenue and how can you focus on that?
November 16, 2018
4 ways to use cost tracking in Shopify to improve profits
Learn how to use cost tracking in Shopify to assess profitability and see where to invest resources for your store
November 11, 2018
The Case Against Safety Stock: Why It Doesn't Work and What To Do Instead
Learn how to dynamically build in a buffer to handle supply chain problems.
August 16, 2018
How Shopify stores can see costs, manage vendors and forecast inventory needs
With sales forecasting, replenishment recommendations and in-depth reports provided by Inventory Planner, you have tools to optimize your inventory and build your business.
August 9, 2018
Ultimate Guide to Inventory Forecasting
How do you strike a balance between optimizing stock levels and managing cash flow? Inventory forecasting can be a powerful tool to help you do just that.
June 21, 2018
Sales and Inventory Forecasting for Amazon Sellers
Learn how to use inventory forecasting for managing FBA, FBM and stores with combined sales channels.
June 21, 2018
New Integration - Unleashed Software
Learn how Unleashed and Inventory Planner work together and which stores should use both systems
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