Reading Time: 6 minutes Consignment inventory is a retail model where the supplier (consignor) places products at a retailer’s store (or online shop), but the supplier keeps ownership until the products sell. In practice, the retailer (consignee) displays and markets…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Still using spreadsheets? This article makes it easy to upgrade your inventory and stay organized. If you’ve ever sold out of your best product and didn’t realize until a customer messaged you — you’re not alone.…
Reading Time: 3 minutes In this post, we explore the main types of inventory in e-commerce. (And Why You Might Be Ignoring 66% of It) Let’s play a quick game. You just ordered a jacket online. Maybe from a brand…
Reading Time: 7 minutes If you make or assemble any products – say handmade candles, custom jewelry, or DTC furniture – you’ve got “stuff” in three stages: raw materials (unused parts), products in production (WIP), and finished goods (ready to…
Reading Time: 7 minutes Inventory forecasting is the practice of using sales history, trends, and known upcoming events to predict how much stock an online retailer will need in a future period. In other words, it helps a business “enough…
Reading Time: 3 minutes In this part, we talk about the latest e-commerce inventory management trends for sellers in 2025. In 2025, even solo e-commerce sellers face a growing array of inventory management solutions and strategies. Major trends include cloud-based…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Every business, regardless of industry, shares a few fundamental goals when it comes to inventory: In short, the goal is to have the right amount of the right goods available at the right time. This is…
Reading Time: 4 minutes In this post, we’ll explore four essential KPIs that every business should track to streamline basic inventory management: stock reach, available stock across channels, inventory overview, and product performance. We’ll also look at real-world examples to…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Running a successful online retail business is more than just having great products and a beautiful website. Behind the scenes, online retailers must prioritize inventory management, as it plays a major role in customer satisfaction, revenue,…