Holiday Inventory Prep to Help Avoid Stockouts and Overstocking

Secret Life of Inventory

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The holiday season is just around the corner, and for small business owners, it’s the most important time of the year! In this episode, we’ll guide you through essential strategies to prepare your inventory for the holiday rush and ensure your business is ready to thrive. Learn how to forecast demand, organize your stock, work with suppliers, and avoid common inventory pitfalls.
Whether you’re an e-commerce shop or brick-and-mortar store, these tips will help you stay ahead of the curve and make this holiday season your best yet! 💡🎄
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0:00 - Teaser
0:12 - Intro
1:47 - How do you find the perfect inventory balance?
2:19 - How do you analyze data and and forecast demand?
6:50 - Why you should invest in inventory management software
7:34 - What are the main benefits of having inventory software?
9:56 - How inFlow can help manage your inventory
10:41 - What should businesses do to prepare for the upcoming year?
11:29 - What are your tips for working with suppliers?
14:21 - How do you prepare for the unexpected?
17:27 - How do you navigate returns and restocking?
22:24 - Key takeaways to prepare for the holiday season
23:40 - Outro
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챕터

1. Teaser (00:00:00)

2. Intro (00:00:12)

3. How do you find the perfect inventory balance? (00:01:47)

4. How do you analyze data and and forecast demand? (00:02:19)

5. Why you should invest in inventory management software (00:06:50)

6. What are the main benefits of having inventory software? (00:07:34)

7. How inFlow can help manage your inventory (00:09:56)

8. What should businesses do to prepare for the upcoming year? (00:10:41)

9. What are your tips for working with suppliers? (00:11:29)

10. How do you prepare for the unexpected? (00:14:21)

11. How do you navigate returns and restocking? (00:17:27)

12. Key takeaways to prepare for the holiday season (00:22:24)

13. Outro (00:23:40)