In case you missed some of the valuable inventory management advice and content from Sikich, we’ve made it easy for you to catch up. From blogs, to surveys, to videos and a lot in between, this roundup gives a look at our most viewed pieces.
Learn about the current trends and challenges in inventory management. See what technology is available to help you address the current supply chain landscape and be ready for what’s next. This top 10 countdown of inventory management advice has the answers.
The State of Inventory Management
Product Visibility and Accuracy. Sikich and MDM conducted a survey of 160 distributors and manufacturers to poll their methods and self-appraisals in current inventory management operations, challenges, and concerns and how they plan to address them going forward.
Here’s what was discovered about how confident distributors and manufacturers are about their inventory accuracy and visibility.
SURVEY REPORT:
THE STATE OF INVENTORY MANAGMENT VISIBILITY
Industrial distributors and manufacturers weigh in and rate their current inventory management operations, challenges and concerns, and how they plan to address them going forward.
In this report, we examine new research from Modern Distribution Management that sheds light on the current state of inventory management practices. MDM conducted a survey of 160 distributors and manufacturers to poll their methods and self-appraisals in inventory management.
From those results, this report will analyze:
- How confident distributors and manufacturers are about their inventory accuracy, visibility and processes
- What inventory management features are in high demand
- What actions these companies are taking to achieve better inventory visibility
- The inventory management aspects that distributors and manufacturers have improved in the most, as well as where progress is still needed

Client Story: LEARNING RESOURCES
Learning Resources is a leader in empowering education by means of innovative toys and learning kits. The company designs and manufactures educational toys and tools that foster learning, creativity, and engagement.
Ken Platt, Chief Technology Officer and Darcy Robinson Foley, Group Controller at Learning Resources share the company’s mission-driven approach to supporting teachers, educators, parents, and inspiring students. With the challenges posed by the changing market and the impact of COVID-19 on education, Learning Resources is dedicated to providing tools that empower the next generation. Hear how the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain (D365) has helped transform their operations.
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