Getting inventories right is hard—but why? In this age of advanced technology, ERP systems, and AI, one would expect companies to leverage these tools as a competitive advantage or, at the very least, ...
The Home Depot Inc.’s HD inventory strategy in fiscal 2025 reflects a deliberate and agile approach aimed at supporting operational resilience and customer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainties. The ...
In healthcare, inventory management has traditionally been a back-office function. One that is necessary but seldom strategic. The phrase "materials management" reinforces that mindset. It brings to ...
Effectively managing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventory is one of the many significant challenges for asset-intensive enterprises. Companies often seek MRO improvements through a ...
Paul Stone, President and CEO, highlighted continued progress on the company’s transformation strategy, noting "we delivered our second consecutive quarter of comp store sales growth. Same-store sales ...
At Apex Tools (fictional name), a mid-sized supplier of specialized mechanical components, inventory management and safety concerns had long been interwoven issues. As demand surged, materials flowed ...