Supply Chain
Supply Chain Update - June 2025
Updated June 19, 2025
Managing Inventory Levels
Effective inventory management is a cornerstone of a successful business. Stocking the right products in the right quantities at the right time is a delicate balance that impacts profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. The Chadwell Supply Purchasing Department considers several key factors when determining what to stock, how much, and when.
• Demand Forecasting – Analyze past sales trends to predict future demand
• Market Trends – Monitor shifts in customer demand, pricing, style preferences, and product features
• Lead time – Extended lead times can change when products are ordered and how much is stocked
• Cost of goods – Includes the price at purchase and the costs associated with transportation, storage and administrative costs
• Fill Rate – How many orders are filled on the first delivery without delays or backorders
• Shelf life – Inventory levels of perishable goods must be carefully managed to avoid spoilage or obsolescence losses
• Warehouse capacity – Space limitations put a hard cap on inventory levels
Considering each of these factors, Chadwell Supply employs proven inventory management models and best practices to ensure that our customers can be confident their orders will be delivered on time.
• Implement an Inventory Management System (IMS)
• Cycle Counting
• Analyze stock levels and reorder frequencies
• Analytics tools and specialized software
• Regular reviews of processes and models
• Maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with manufacturers
These best practices support Chadwell Supply’s mission to deliver what our customers need, when they need it, and to continue fulfilling on our promise to be more than a parts supplier… to be a partner our customers know they can trust.
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