According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there were 4,436 hail-producing storms in 2022. While the heaviest hail damage is largely confined to the center of the United States, nearly every state has a risk of experiencing hail from time to time. And with hail costing billions of dollars every year, it pays to [...]

Floods happen quickly and the conditions for flash flooding aren’t always obvious. In 2022, flood repair costs for businesses are expected to top $13.5 billion and cause more than 3 million days of lost business operation combined. Exposure to water quickly causes damage, which is why it’s important for inventory businesses to know the risks [...]

Winter weather inventory risks can pose a serious threat for businesses. In early 2021, a single winter storm caused an estimated $15 billion in insured losses. Your business may be at greater risk if your product is out in the open and exposed to the elements. Winter weather inventory risks are hard to predict and [...]

Over the last decade, we got used to having a fast, reliable global supply chain at our fingertips. But the global pandemic changed all that. Now, delays are common, which can put a strain on your customer relationships when supply can't keep up with demand. If not managed well, such supply problems could turn into [...]

Summer storms can pose a serious risk for businesses with inventory. In 2019, the Congressional Budget Office estimated commercial business damage from summer storms at $9 billion. Your business may be at greater risk if your product is located in vulnerable warehouses or out in the open exposed to the elements. These weather risks are [...]

As a dealer, you know that things don't always go according to plan. Knowing what risk you face can help you be better prepared. While success in business always involves some level of risk, taking the right steps now can minimize the likelihood of an inventory loss, liability lawsuit or serious incident affecting the wellbeing [...]

Managing inventory comes with many challenges, including how to reduce inventory damage. Damage to inventory can occur at any point in your processes. Some products are damaged at the time of receiving, others are damaged during handling and storage and some are damaged during shipping. All damages can impact your bottom line, so it's important [...]

Carrying inventory is at the heart of your business but comes with significant risk. Inventory dealers make large financial investments to make sure customers get the goods and services they need, how and when they expect them. To ensure customer satisfaction and the profitability of your operation, it's important to manage your exposures properly. Here's [...]