Search OUR SERVICES YOUR INDUSTRY ABOUT DAMCO CONTACT SERVICE MENU Home Our Services Supply Chain Design & Optimisation Inventory Management and Control INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL The Goldilocks solution – not too much, not too little, just right Given the fast changing nature of the modern economy, arriving at a perfect solution to the question of when and how much to order, if it occurs, is probably accidental. But reconciling the need for high inventory to satisfy customer availability expectations, and low inventory to minimise the considerable carrying costs, is vital. Inventory management is not a purely financial question – it touches on issues such as replenishment lead times, carrying costs, asset management, valuation, future price forecasting, physical space requirements, defects, deterioration, obsolescence and the growing issue, especially in e-commerce of returns. At Damco we have developed global experience, in many industry sectors, across all these issues, and our Inventory Management and Control services regularly help firms find the right balance for sustained profitability. Read more SUBSCRIBE TO DAMCO NEWSLETTER Receive the latest Damco news via e-mail LATEST ARTICLE ON DAMCO BLOG How Damco is supporting customers affected by the Hanjin collapse 05 October, 2016 Read more Blog Posts FEATURED ARTICLE ON DAMCO BLOG SOLAS VGM container weighing launches smoothly – what’s next? 29 September, 2016 More Blog Posts WEBINAR EMBRACE CHANGE WITH A FLEXIBLE SUPPLY CHAIN Learn how to design a supply chain that is flexible in response of (last minute) changes and understand how an efficiently organized vendor management program at origin help to optimize supply chains downstream. INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT TOOLBOX The growing complexity of global supply chains can make it difficult for you to get a clear overview of your logistics management. That’s why we have developed an effective and time-saving answer to the problem. CASE STUDY IMPROVED SPEED-TO-MARKET Improved origin planning and operations allows global footwear manufacturer to get products to market faster. CASE STUDY SHIPMENT OPTIMIZATION Damco’s Supply-Chain Experts’ analysis and practical advice helped improve a global Apparel company’s business in several areas. CASE STUDY NETWORK ANALYSIS FOR US RETAILER Thorough analysis of a retailer's import supply chain network resulted in major efficiency gains. BROWSE ALL CASE STUDIES Browse through our extensive industry-specific library of case studies and learn about our customer improvement and optimization projects LATEST SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS Check out the all the latest supply chain management logistics news on the web BLOG WHAT ARE YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY DECISION POINTS? A typical question raised is whether to source goods internationally or domestically. In most instances sourcing internationally from low-cost manufacturing countries appears to provide the lowest price. SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN & OPTIMIZATION Optimising your supply chain is a never ending task. Damco helps you identify key areas of improvement, creating a more efficient and cost effective logistics network. WAREHOUSE SERVICES Having a strong distribution and warehousing strategy is critical to your success in today’s global environment. Damco’s integrated supply chain solutions can help reduce your inventory levels and logistics costs. CUSTOMER CLEARANCE AND BROKERAGE Our customs experts understand what’s at stake. We’ll get your goods through customs promptly and efficiently. EGUIDE TRENDS THAT ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF LOGISTICS Macro-economic changes and shifts in trade patterns have their impact on global supply chains. They provide opportunities as well as challenges. Let’s have a closer look at some developments in logistics that are directly or indirectly caused by changes in trade patterns, in GDP growth or in customer behaviour. EGUIDE WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN SELECTING A 3PL If you are involved in international logistics, it is likely that you already work with one or more third-party logistics providers (3PLs) or are considering to purchase 3PL services in the near future. In either case it is critical that you select the right company for the job. GLOBAL LOGISTICS. INDIVIDUAL SOLUTIONS. Part of the Maersk Group Damco is one of the world’s leading providers of freight forwarding and supply chain management services. For more than 100 years, we have been providing our customers with transportation and logistics solutions that support the way they want to do business, wherever they are in the world. Disclaimer Cookies & Privacy Terms of use Service Terms