CDA Marketplace 2025: AI, Networking, and the Future of Wholesale
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Demand Smoothing: Drowning Out the Noise
Learn how demand smoothing enhances forecasting accuracy, reduces noise, and identifies seasonal patterns, empowering businesses to make better...
Dan Kiefer
The Impact of Supplier Lead Times on Inventory
Learn how long and erratic supplier lead times can impact your inventory levels and fill rates and discover strategies to mitigate these challenges.
Dan Kiefer
Managing Inventory Costs Amidst Rising Interest Rates
In a climate of rising interest rates, managing inventory costs is crucial for maintaining profitability in the professional services industry.
Dan Kiefer
Reducing Inventory Costs with Effective Demand Forecasting
Unlock the secret to slashing inventory costs with advanced demand forecasting strategies tailored for professional services companies.
Dan Kiefer
5 Benefits of Hosted Software for your Warehouse
Discover the top five benefits of hosted software for wholesale distributors, including cost savings, scalability, and enhanced security. Streamline...
Dan Kiefer
How High Interest Rate Impact Warehouse Profitability
Discover how rising interest rates impact inventory carrying costs and warehouse profitability, and explore strategies to mitigate these effects for...
Dan Kiefer
Delaying the Inevitable: The Dangers of Technical Debt
Managing technical debt is crucial for warehouse distributors to avoid costly hardware fixes and security breaches. Learn how to tackle this issue...
Dan Kiefer
K3S Welcomes Hillcrest Foods to the Family
K3S partners with Hillcrest Foods to enhance inventory management with advanced demand forecasting and purchasing solutions, improving efficiency and...
Blake Bierman
Using Spreadsheets to Purchase Inventory? It's Costing You Money!
Discover how relying on spreadsheets for inventory purchasing can cost you money and time, and learn about more efficient alternatives.
Dan Kiefer
The Inventory Iceberg: How Much Is Inventory Costing You?
Discover the hidden costs of carrying inventory and learn how to manage them effectively to protect your business.
Dan Kiefer
Avoid These 5 Inventory Replenishment Traps!
Avoid common pitfalls in inventory replenishment by understanding product averages, lead times, seasonality, order cycle analysis, and time supply...
Dan Kiefer
Rising Interest Rates + Long Lead Times = Supply Chain Perfect Storem
Discover strategies wholesalers can use to navigate rising interest rates and long lead times, including advanced demand forecasting, SKU...
Dan Kiefer
Want Better Inventory? Learn the Chest Pass
Learn how mastering inventory basics can lead to significant improvements in your inventory management with insights from a basketball legend.
Dan Kiefer