Do You Have Time To Transform Your Business?

Working smarter is an imperative, not a choice. But where to start?

Tuesday February 20th, 2018 Add on Products

Each day can seem like a race, with the finish line being perpetually moved just out of reach. Your email queue continually regenerates itself and your task list probably requires supernatural multitasking abilities. Working smarter is an imperative, not a choice. But where to start? There is an abundance of time management gurus who advocate “7, 10 or 20 ways, tips or skills” that are guaranteed to “save your precious time” or “hone your time management skills” or even “improve your life!” Included in these topics are setting goals and drawing up task lists, prioritising and scheduling, focussing and avoiding distractions, delegating and learning to say “NO”, and so on. If only it was so simple…

Managing your company Inventory Management System

Enter technology, an enabler to help you get things done quicker and smarter – right? ERP systems exist to crunch the numbers, but in order to quickly and easily make decisions, you need systems that distil that information in a way that can potentially transform your business. Your Inventory Management System is no exception. Make sure your inventory information is clear and concise.

Check that your Inventory Management System:

Compiles metrics that are usable
Highlights areas to be managed by exception. Information must be dynamic and presented succinctly – too much information will dilute your endeavours.

Metrics that matter

Usable metrics are those that channel your focus and initiate decision making. Beware of vanity metrics which typically report a number in isolation. They tend to generate responses like “Wow, so what should I do with this info?” This type of metric’s only real use is for their feel-good value. Metrics need to be meaningful — if you find yourself doing mental arithmetic to make sense of a metric, you probably should change the metric! Showing rates and comparisons lends real-world weight to metrics. Don’t hide from offending metrics – they are actually a call to action to fix broken processes, which is always a good use of your time.

The practice of management by exception also goes a long way to use your time effectively, whereby attention is focused only on those areas in need of action. Better still, what if those exceptions were ranked by the impact on your business? Now you can deal with the biggest issues first, knowing that every issue you resolve is having a significant impact of the health of your inventory. This is the most effective way to get the most out of each day and to drive more profit from your inventory.

The ideal venue to view metrics and foster management by exception is a user-friendly dashboard. The NETSTOCK dashboard is a perfect example of how key metrics indicate a company’s inventory health. Note how the metrics show period comparisons, benchmarks, targets. Crucially, the NETSTOCK dashboard shows the most problematic items within each metric so you can take immediate action to improve your processes every day.

Discover strategies to maximise warehouse productivity

Achieving optimal warehouse efficiency in a period of market decline is paramount; any inefficiency directly impacts your customers and bottom line. Taking the steps to maximise productivity now will position your company for success when the market improves.

Watch the webinar recording to discover the strategies and processes to reduce errors, maximise productivity, and increase operational efficiency.

Demand Forecasting for Supply Chains

Accurate demand forecasting is an essential tool for companies to anticipate, adapt, and exceed the demands of both customers and the market. To achieve this, organisations must embrace advanced techniques to get ahead of market trends, optimise inventory levels, and ensure timely product availability to meet demand.

Watch our webinar recording to delve into how demand forecasting can transform your approach to building your inventory strategy.