Spoiler Alert Blog | Food Waste

6 Insights into liquidation and automation

6 Insights into liquidation and automation

Spoiler AlertSep 22, 2022

While many industries continue to implement digital tools and automation in their supply chain, liquidation processes remain largely outdated and manual process. It’s essential for CPG manufacturers...

Read More

Topics: liquidation, unsold inventory, supply chain, discount retail

An introduction to closeout buyers

An introduction to closeout buyers

Spoiler AlertSep 13, 2022

Having a robust liquidation program not only helps reduce waste which benefits the environment, but can also have a significant impact on your company’s financials. By moving excess inventory...

Read More

Topics: liquidation, unsold inventory, supply chain, discount retail

How to manage SLOB inventory from a CPG rebrand

How to manage SLOB inventory from a CPG rebrand

Spoiler AlertJun 28, 2022

Rebranding is common in the CPG industry because companies want to keep their products current, modern, and relevant to consumers. However, this also means they sometimes end up with obsolete...

Read More

Topics: unsold inventory, supply chain, discount retail

Product seasonality: preparing for 4th of July excess inventory

Product seasonality: preparing for 4th of July excess inventory

Spoiler AlertJun 2, 2022

Memorial Day Weekend has passed, marking the beginning of the summer season for many people. In the world of consumer packaged goods, this means a bigger emphasis on summer-related products, such as...

Read More

Topics: unsold inventory, supply chain, discount retail

What leads to distressed inventory (and who’s on the hook to fix it)?

What leads to distressed inventory (and who’s on the hook to fix it)?

Spoiler AlertMay 17, 2022

 

Read More

Topics: liquidation, unsold inventory, supply chain

Benchmarking your excess and obsolete inventory

Benchmarking your excess and obsolete inventory

Spoiler AlertFeb 17, 2022

“You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” It’s a bit of a platitude, but it remains tried and tested advice when it comes to just about every business imperative. Inventory management is no...

Read More

Topics: unsold inventory

What is excess inventory (and why should you care)?

What is excess inventory (and why should you care)?

Spoiler AlertJan 14, 2022

Excess inventory is our bread and butter. We’ve spent years discussing the challenges of – and solutions to – excess inventory with manufacturers, brokers, retailers, and consumers in the CPG space....

Read More

Topics: unsold inventory

Comparing closeout channels – which is right for you?

Comparing closeout channels – which is right for you?

Spoiler AlertJan 6, 2022

The hardest step in managing excess, slow-moving or obsolete inventory is getting started. Once you’ve decided to ramp up your closeout program, you may have trouble evaluating your options. There...

Read More

Topics: liquidation, donation, unsold inventory

Slow-moving, obsolete and short-dated inventory – what’s the difference?

Slow-moving, obsolete and short-dated inventory – what’s the difference?

Spoiler AlertNov 4, 2021

The business of unsold inventory can be confusing enough. But add to that the variety of terms and definitions that organizations use, and you’ve got a recipe for miscommunication. Knowing how to...

Read More

Topics: liquidation, unsold inventory, supply chain

What is a closeout specialist (and do you need one)?

What is a closeout specialist (and do you need one)?

Spoiler AlertOct 20, 2021

One of the toughest things about closeout sales in the CPG space can often be simply figuring out whose responsibility it is. Where in an organization the job sits, whether it’s a dedicated role, and...

Read More

Topics: liquidation, unsold inventory