Does the very thought of migrating your entire inventory make your head spin? You’re not alone. Inventory migration is often seen as a highly complex, costly and time-consuming process that most successful online retailers will try to avoid if they can.

Demand forecasting. It may sound complicated, but with the right tools and resources it’s an easy way to strengthen your stock control. In fact, demand forecasting holds the key for effective inventory management – ensuring you always carry the right amount of stock.

As an Amazon seller, I'm sure you'll agree that an account suspension email is one you'd like to avoid at all costs. 

Problem is, while the majority of sellers don’t set out to violate any rules set out by the marketplace, all too often an innocent mistake can lead to Amazon suspension and a long battle to regain seller privileges.

Whether you’re preparing to launch your online retail store or simply looking to better organise your vast inventory, there are benefits to having a strong SKU architecture in place.

But what exactly are SKUs? Why are they so important? And are you using them effectively?

This article aims to give you a greater understanding of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), with examples of practical uses so you can improve how SKUs are utilised in your eCommerce business.

Excess or slow-moving stock can be a huge headache for online sellers.

Often this occurs at the beginning of the year after the crazy Christmas period or at the end of seasons when new products come into demand.

Not only does this mean valuable space in your warehouse is unavailable, but it can mess up your cash flow, and attempting to sell it can divert your attention away from other vital areas of the business.

So, what are the best strategies for inventory reduction?