#inventory

Craft a helpful out-of-stock response. Include: 1. Apologize for unavailability. 2. Explain reason (high demand, seasonal, discontinued). 3. Provide restock date if known. 4. Offer waitlist/notification signup. 5. Suggest similar products with comparison. 6. Highlight benefits of alternatives. 7. Offer discount on alternative as goodwill. 8. Provide easy way to save original item. Turn disappointment into opportunity.

Optimize supply chain operations. Areas: 1. Demand forecasting (historical + trends). 2. Inventory optimization (EOQ, safety stock). 3. Supplier management (diversification, terms). 4. Logistics efficiency (routes, modes). 5. Warehouse operations. 6. Just-in-time vs buffer inventory. 7. Technology integration (ERP, WMS). 8. Risk management (disruption planning). Use data analytics. Reduce carrying costs. Balance service level with efficiency. Build supplier relationships.