What does Homer Simpson have to do with inventory management? You might be surprised. With Homer, a lot of what you get is reverse psychology. He says one thing, does another and expects something else entirely from everyone around him. Keeping this in mind, let’s have some fun delving into Homer Simpson’s top 10 inventory management tips!
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Need a Reorder Point Calculator? Here You Go!
If you’re looking for a reorder point calculator, you’ve come to the right place. Fishbowl Inventory’s reorder point calculator is now available for you to use anytime you need it, free of charge. (more…)
Homer Simpson’s Top 10 Inventory Management Tips – Part 1
I had so much fun writing about Mr. Miyagi’s top 10 inventory management tips I’ve been itching to do another list of quotes by a fictional character. This time it’s a truly unlikely one – Homer Simpson. What does he have to do with inventory management? You might be surprised.
With Homer, a lot of what you get is reverse psychology. He says one thing, does another and expects something else entirely from everyone around him. Keeping this in mind, let’s have some fun delving into Homer Simpson’s top 10 inventory management tips! (more…)
Succeed on eBay with Inventory Management Software
How can your business succeed as an eBay seller? I’ll show you how. But first I’ll show what happens when you try to sell on eBay without the right tools. (more…)
Find Answers You’re Seeking in Fishbowl Training Videos
Are you a visual learner? I tend to have an easier time understanding something that’s explained in a diagram or flow chart rather than just described verbally. If you share my preference for visual learning, I recommend you check out the many Fishbowl training videos found on Fishbowl’s website. (more…)
How to Turn Your Inventory Turnover Ratio Around

Would you like to know if your organization’s inventory management system is running as efficiently as possible? You don’t have to go by gut feelings or opinions, but you can actually use hard data to track your performance over time. A good way to start is by measuring your annual inventory turnover ratio. Much like the Boy Scouts of America, your company’s inventory should do several good turns annually!
We will discuss what an inventory turnover ratio is, how to tell if your ratio is healthy or not, and how to improve it. (more…)
3 Inventory Management Basics You Need to Know
Quick quiz on inventory management: Do you know the difference between a Sales Order and a Work Order? What’s a Bill of Materials, and how does it fit in with these other documents? (more…)