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What is a BOM?

Have you ever wondered what keeps the wheels of manufacturing and engineering industries turning smoothly? A key component is a BOM, which is short for Bill of Materials. This nifty little list is like the ultimate recipe for any product, big or small, that comes out of these industries.

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What is the goal of a good inventory system?

Imagine walking into your favorite coffee shop, craving that perfect cup of morning brew, only to find they’ve run out of your preferred blend. Frustrating, right? This is a classic example of what businesses aim to avoid through effective inventory management.

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How do I start barcoding my inventory?

Have you ever found yourself lost in the abyss of your stockroom, wondering if there’s a better way to track that mountain of products? Well, there is, and it’s called barcoding. It’s like giving your products a digital handshake that says, “I’ve got my eye on you.”

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What is Inventory Days on Hand?

Have you ever wondered how businesses keep their operations smooth and avoid the chaos of overstocking or running out of inventory? One secret ingredient to…

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What is Picking and Packing?

Gabe Barrientos, Sales Development Representative of Acctivate inventory software discusses the picking and packing and its importance in ensuring that customers receive the correct…

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How Does Inventory Software Work?

Brad Bearden, Product Manager of Acctivate Inventory Management Software answers: How does inventory software work? and discusses how inventory software helps businesses manage operations more…

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How Do You Calculate Safety Stock?

Have you ever found yourself in a pickle because you ran out of stock? If you’re nodding your head, you know it’s not just about…

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How Can We Consolidate Orders?

Zach Allen, Director of Customer Service of Acctivate Inventory Management Software answers: How can we consolidate orders? and discusses the significance of order consolidation, strategies…

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What is Landed Cost?

Lauren Stine, Onboarding Manager of Acctivate inventory software answers, “What is landed cost?” and discusses its various components, how to calculate it accurately, and best…

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