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What is Consumer Demand?
What is consumer demand? Consumer demand stems from demand theory, which is an economic principle that relates the relationship between the prices of items on the market and the demand for those items from consumers. As consumer demand for a certain product or service goes down, so does the price.
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Managing Seasonal Inventory
Supply and demand are what drives the entire supply chain industry, netting billions of dollars every year. When it’s your job to be on the supply side of things, you’ll notice that customer demand often includes seasonal stock. Seasonal stock can make up part of your supply chain, or you might specialize in the providing of seasonal goods. How can seasonal inventory be managed for year-round supply? Read more below to find out how managing seasonal inventory can be more effectively handled if you’re in the supply business.
When is Peak Shipping Season?
Predicting market-based patterns in (freight) shipping for supply chains shoppingis a bit like forecasting the weather. We can’t anticipate every last detail accurately all the time because surprise fluctuations can always cause unexpected results. However, we have a pretty good handle on the flow of the supply and demand of the seasons, including when peak shipping season comes and goes.