SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY
Inventory management is the secret behind how companies order, store, move and sell raw materials, components and final products.
Deloitte reports that around 60 % of executives saw improved demand forecasting and stock management when using AI in 2024, while 70 % plan to adopt such tools by the end of 2025.
The use of AI in inventory management helps ensure the right stock is in the right place, at the right time. It minimises waste, controls costs and ultimately keeps operations running smoothly.
Understanding inventory management in supply chains Using real-time data and technologies such as barcodes, RFID, AI and more, businesses can manage stock efficiently while reducing human error. These tools allow them to monitor every item as it moves from supplier through the warehouse to the consumer – helping staff react quickly to changes or disruptions.
By ensuring an accurate view of inventory across the supply chain, professionals can ensure fewer
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