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Product Segmentation: Managing Your Catalog by Tiers
Product segmentation groups your SKUs so you can manage them differently. ABC and XYZ analysis, margin and lifecycle cuts, and why it matters.
Merchandise Planning
Inventory Hero articles on merchandise planning — practical guidance for Amazon FBA sellers.
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Open to Buy Software: What It Does and When You Need It
Open to buy software automates your inventory buying budget from live sales and stock data. What it does, spreadsheet vs software, and what to look for.
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Merchandise Financial Planning for Ecommerce Sellers
Merchandise financial planning connects sales, inventory, margin, and buying into one period plan. The core components and how sellers apply it.
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Open to Buy: The Inventory Budget That Prevents Overbuying
Open to buy (OTB) is the dollar budget you have left to spend on inventory this period. The formula, a worked example, and how sellers use it.