Inventory includes raw materials, partially finished goods and finished goods. A retail business may have finished goods awaiting shipment, while a manufacturing business may have raw materials and ...

Small business accountants can use one of four distinct inventory costing methods to account for the cost of goods sold. Different inventory costing methods are best suited to different situations and ...

Inventory classification and optimisation techniques are pivotal in modern supply chain management, offering structured approaches to managing diverse inventory portfolios. Traditional methods such as ...

Learn what inventory accounting is, how it works, and key methods like FIFO, LIFO, and WAC. Includes real-world examples, tips, and best practices. I like to think of inventory accounting like ...

I'm a history buff, and that comes in handy when looking at the problems of inventory optimization. The whole idea of getting inventory to the right distribution center at the right time bears a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the impact of AI and Machine Learning on the supply chain. Supply chains are under siege by an undeniable force: change.

Just months after snarled supply chains led to widespread inventory shortages, the proverbial pendulum has decidedly shifted to the other side. Now, companies have a different problem. They have ...

Inventory optimization is a phrase much used and abused. But ask a supply chain professional, let alone another senior executive, how close to optimal their inventories are and you will either get ...