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Infographic: Manufacturing a Better Economy

Reports of the death of U.S. manufacturing have been greatly exaggerated. Not only is manufacturing alive and well in America, it has been growing for the past 32 months, and it shows no signs of slowing. Read about the good … Continue reading

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Balancing Inventory Doesn’t Have to Be So Hard

It seems like the economy is a game of Red Light, Green Light right now. Companies keep getting mixed signals about consumer demand, which makes it difficult to plan ahead and keep their inventories at an optimum level. In the … Continue reading

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Inventory Tracking Brings Dillard’s Back from the Brink

It’s a Christmas miracle! Dillard’s, the troubled clothing retailer, has pulled a complete 180, returning to profitability after a few years of losses and doubts about its survival. In 2009, the company lost $241 million, but in 2010 it enjoyed … Continue reading

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Macy’s Inventory System Keeps Costs Down

Great news! Thanks to Macy’s inventory system, the clothing retailer enjoyed another solid quarter, despite significant challenges. Macy’s same-store sales were hurt by poor weather in the third quarter of 2010, but that didn’t stop the company from improving its … Continue reading

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Inventory Management Boosts Retailers’ Bottom Line

Don’t you love hearing good news? According to the Associated Press article “Retailers report September back-to-school boost,” U.S. retail sales jumped 2.6 percent in September thanks to several factors, such as inventory management. Standout Performers Macy’s, J.C. Penney and Nordstrom … Continue reading

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Act Quickly to Get 10% Off Fishbowl 2011

Fishbowl Inventory, the #1-requested inventory management software for QuickBooks users, is about to release its newest version on October 28. Right now Fishbowl is offering a special discount on Fishbowl 2011. If you buy Fishbowl Inventory before the end of … Continue reading

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The Secret to Nordstrom’s Success: Inventory Management

Nordstrom has accomplished the seemingly impossible, increasing its same-store sales from last year without using an excessive number of sales gimmicks or discounts. The Seattle-based clothing seller pulled off this jump in sales by doing something few of its competitors … Continue reading

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