Data-driven buying strategies for distributors managing 10,000–15,000 SKUs. Demand forecasting, vendor negotiation leverage, dead inventory liquidation, and seasonal pre-buy optimization for tobacco and candy.
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Purchasing Intelligence: Adding 2–3 Points to Your Gross Margin
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Picker travel time is 75% of total pick time. The 10 slotting changes that cut it in half — ABC velocity analysis, golden zone placement, seasonal reslotting, and the specific approach for tobacco, candy, and high-velocity snack SKUs.
