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Demand planning: prevent excess stock and stockouts after the high season
The period from September to the end of December is the absolute high season for many (online) retailers. As an e-commerce business, you can expect a significant increase in...
3 benefits of Demand Planning and Forecasting to optimise your inventory
In the fast-evolving and competitive e-commerce sector, effective inventory management plays a crucial role. As a purchaser and/or entrepreneur you know, every webshop is built...
Optimising e-commerce inventory management: the importance of calculating the inventory turnover rate
Having enough inventory to meet customer demand and avoiding excessive stock that ties up cash can be challenging. As an e-commerce purchaser or business owner, understanding and...
Summer dip? 6 tips to optimise your inventory management during the summer season
As a seasoned e-commerce purchaser, you know the ever-changing dynamics of retail. While your business thrives during peak seasons, you know the summer season often brings a dip...
Stabilising supply chains and growing consumer confidence in 2023
The last couple of years has been a rollercoaster ride for e-commerce businesses. The Covid-19 pandemic pushed the whole industry forward but also created significant problems on...
6 purchasing opportunities for 2023
As you are busy fulfilling the end-of-year orders the next challenge waits around the corner: 2023. The past three years were filled with global events that had a big impact on...
6 key purchasing and stock management KPIs
As a purchasing manager and/or purchaser you want insights into the performance of your products. Do you purchase the right products? And do you purchase these products at the...
Peak season. 9 points to check if you are ready for it
With more consumers shopping online than ever, the end-of-year peak season is crucial for e-commerce businesses. Despite accurate preparation, there will always be elements of...
Committed to building solid customer support for Optiply
Do you want to know what qualities a customer service specialist should possess? Learn from our customer service specialist Hessel Hartog what qualities you need in his...
The mentor who stands behind a strong team
Do you know anyone on your team who is quiet, observant, and shy by nature but determined in work ethic? Meet Daniel Ramos, who joined Optiply five years ago as a backend...