InventoryManufacturing TipsSupply Chain What Is Pipeline Inventory? Pipeline inventory consists of goods that a company has ordered but which have not yet arrived in the facility. Managing this type of inventory can help schedule production or shipments in advance, reduce standing inventory levels, and avoid stock-outs. By Mattias Turovski 8 min read
InventoryManufacturing TipsSupply Chain What Is Decoupling Inventory? Decoupling inventory is the strategic buffer stock of subassemblies and WIP that could be used when suppliers are unavailable, when there are internal disruptions like machinery breakdown, or when demand is greater than expected. It allows companies to prevent all-around stoppages and mitigate the bullwhip effect. By Madis Kuuse 7 min read
