WBSRocks: Business Growth with ERP and Digital Transformation

WBSP440: Grow Your Business by Learning Consignment Inventory Best Practices, a Live Interview w/ a Panel of Experts

February 02, 2023 Sam Gupta Episode 440
WBSRocks: Business Growth with ERP and Digital Transformation
WBSP440: Grow Your Business by Learning Consignment Inventory Best Practices, a Live Interview w/ a Panel of Experts
Show Notes

Consigned inventory could be a great strategy for startups trying to get space in retailers' warehouses. It could also be a great strategy for distributors and retailers to carry an inventory of unfamiliar brands without committing too much capital. But consigned inventory complicates the business processes for all parties involved. So what are the best practices when it comes to incorporating consigned inventory as part of the business model?

In today's episode, we invited a panel of cross-functional experts for a live interview on LinkedIn who brings significant expertise to discuss Consignment Inventory best practices. We discussed the differences between consignment and borrowing. And how the inventory will be treated in each vendor’s and customers’ ERP systems. Finally, we discussed the issues related to international consignment, along with several fun stories.

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