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FIFO (First-in, First-out) Bolded over bar graph chart

What is FIFO? Basics, Benefits, and Tips

Imagine stepping into the storeroom of your local grocery store. As you scan the neatly organized shelves, you notice the oldest canned goods and produce strategically placed at the front, ready to be sold first. This deliberate arrangement isn’t just practical wisdom; it's an effective inventory management

New BoxHero Update: Filter Stock Quantities by Partner

Add filters to check Stock Quantities by Partner

Our team at BoxHero is excited to share that we've made updates to help you check inventory quantities by partner! This means you can now easily view how many items were stocked in/out for each supplier or customer - simply by adding a filter. Check out the

BoxHero Feature Highlight: Excel Integration for Inventory Management

Excel Inventory Management Simplified with BoxHero

When first managing their inventory, many people start off by using Excel. It's immensely popular for a couple of reasons - easy to use, versatile, and cost-effective. As long as you know how to use the pre-built formulas and functions, you can perform many calculations and organize your

Data Analytics Reports to measure Key Performance Indicators

12 Essential Supply Chain KPIs You Should Measure

Are you constantly juggling inventory levels, struggling to meet delivery deadlines, or battling rising supply chain costs and disruptions? You're not alone—57% of businesses surveyed by Statista report similar challenges. Managing your supply chain efficiently is non-negotiable. But how can you assess the efficiency of your supply

BoxHero Update Announcement: Low Stock Alert Feature

What's New: Low Stock Alerts by Location

We are excited to announce new updates and improvements to BoxHero's Low Stock Alert feature! Managing inventory just got even easier. 📦🎉 Here's What's New in Low Stock Alerts: * Set safety stock quantity to '0' * Customize low stock alerts * Individual user settings * Turn

Boxes of Inventory in a Packed Warehouse

Where to Store Inventory: Fixed Location vs. Free Location

Where do you store your inventory? Some companies store products in specific locations, while others store them in various locations depending on the circumstances. Depending on where and how the item is stored, we can distinguish between two distinct location management strategies. In this article, we'll introduce these

A busy restaurant with staff preparing orders

Mastering Restaurant Inventory: A Comprehensive Guide

In the Restaurant and Food & Beverage (F&B) industry, your inventory is the engine that keeps things running. Mismanaged inventory can lead to significant financial losses, from spoiled perishables to missed sales due to understocking. Effective inventory management goes beyond simply counting stock. It's about balancing