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6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Use Excel for Sales Forecasting

June 15, 2022

If a brand wants to grow effectively, it's impossible to build a brand without doing regular sales forecasting. When done right, sales forecasting can help you make more informed purchasing decisions, build investor relationships, and set smart budgets.

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Supply Chain

Gross Margins: Key to Beauty Brand Success

August 24, 2023

indie beauty brands—and those aiming for an exit—must prioritize cash flow and profitability by focusing on improving gross margins

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Trends

Sustainability and the Beauty Industry: The Unexpected Role of Inventory Management

August 23, 2023

The beauty industry is undergoing a transformation towards sustainable beauty trends emerged. While sustainable packaging and raw materials are crucial, inventory management can be the unsung hero of the beauty industry's sustainability journey

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Supply Chain

Unlocking Profitability: The Impact of Supply Chain Design

August 20, 2023

“For every dollar a company with innovative products invests in bolstering its supply chain’s responsiveness, it typically reaps more than a dollar's decrease in stockouts and markdowns on surplus inventory.” - Marshall Fischer, Harvard Business Review

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News

Shypyard Announces $3M in Funding Led by Gradient Ventures to Empower Entrepreneurs and Promote More Nimble and Resilient Supply Chain, Business Planning Tools

June 21, 2022

Funding will be used to hire world-class talent, expand development of new products and features, and accelerate the onboarding of new customers.

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Inventory Planning

Inventory Management 101: Lead Times for eCommerce Businesses

June 14, 2022

Over the few years years, online merchants have experienced unprecedented issues with their supply chains. This widespread problem has caused ripple effects across every industry.

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Demand Planning

9 Best Practices of Demand Planning for eCommerce Businesses

June 10, 2022

Learn more about demand planning, the process of forecasting the customer demand for products to ensure that there is sufficient inventory to meet their needs.

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S&OP

The Top 8 Benefits of S&OP for Your eCommerce Business

April 20, 2022

In the eCommerce, inventory management is critical in order for a business to guarantee stable revenue. In previous posts, we discussed key inventory-related terms like demand planning, demand forecasting, deadstock, etc.

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Inventory Planning

6 Signs Your eCommerce Store Needs An Inventory Planning and Sales Forecasting Tool

April 20, 2022

When running an eCommerce store, there are few things more important than managing your inventory well. Still, many businesses choose to manually complete inventory procedures or use outdated planning software.

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Forecasting

Forecasting Basics For eCommerce Merchants

April 20, 2022

The success of your eCommerce business depends on the ability to meet the demands of every customer. When you have what clients need, you’ll increase your sales and have a competitive advantage over your competitors.

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Forecasting