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See how modern supply chains use AI and automation to cut costs, reduce emissions, and drive sustainable growth at scale.

Learn how to reduce picking errors in your warehouse with smarter layouts and real-time scanning tools. Discover MENA-specific strategies and case studies with Omniful WMS.

Discover how aligning your TMS and warehouse systems ensures inbound freight matches picking schedules, enhancing efficiency and fulfilment speed.

Bonded warehouses serve as secure storage spaces where goods remain in their original state until import duty and tax payments are due.

Ever found yourself pondering the difference between Buffer Stock Vs Safety Stock, perhaps even wondering if there really is one? You’re certainly not alone if you have! It’s a common mix-up, and frankly, it happens to the best of us involved in stock management. While they share the goal of operational resilience, their applications, calculations, and strategic responsibilities in inventory forecasting are very different.

In today’s fast-paced eCommerce, retail, and logistics landscape, businesses need efficient systems to manage orders and inventory seamlessly. Two critical solutions that power these operations are Order Management Systems (OMS) and Inventory Management Systems (IMS).

What if you have a sudden spike in customer demand that catches your business off-guard, or a supplier’s shipment gets delayed by weeks? Without a safety net, your shelves remain empty, orders go unfulfilled, and revenue is lost. This is where safety stocks come into play, a vital component of contemporary inventory management that serves as your company’s protection against unpredictability.

In our earlier blog post, we examined the benefits and difficulties of Warehouse inventory management for multiple warehouse operations. We first recognized the challenges inherent in operating a logistics network across multiple locations before investigating how strategically positioned warehouses can enhance supply chain efficiency and deliver better customer experiences.

Inventory is the lifeblood of any retail or supply chain business. Yet, businesses across MENA often face a common, costly problem—inventory shrinkage. This silent killer of profitability occurs when there’s a mismatch between recorded stock and physical inventory. Shrinkage is not just a financial loss; it’s a signal of deeper operational issues that can cripple growth if left unchecked.