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Alfred Lin

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

If you're off in inventory management, it can lead to significant issues, whether it's overstocking or missing sales opportunities.

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Alfred Lin with Justin Kan

@ Y Combinator

07/31/14

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

To manage inventory effectively, consider pre-orders to gauge demand and reduce upfront costs, or shorten lead times to minimize cash flow issues.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

Food that stores can't sell by the end of the day is often wasted due to strict freshness policies, leading to inefficiencies in food distribution.

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

10/07/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

Using machine learning for demand forecasting can significantly improve inventory management and reduce wastage in fashion.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

Sometimes, it's worth paying more for components if it results in shorter lead times, as this can alleviate cash flow problems despite lower profit margins per unit.

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Travis Kalanick

04/11/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Timing is critical for success; being too early can be as detrimental as being wrong, leading to wasted resources and missed opportunities.

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Chris Power

05/01/25

@ a16z

Manufacturing is a challenging game where you constantly face unexpected issues, and it's crucial to scale operations quickly to meet customer demand.

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Travis Kalanick

04/11/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

It's crucial to have your core operations working effectively before expanding into new territories to avoid overwhelming your resources.

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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

When teams struggle with shipping, the root cause is often unclear input at the beginning of the process.

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Olivier Pomel

06/14/24

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Maintaining a culture of discipline and efficiency is crucial for scaling; it's important to avoid unnecessary complexity in the sales process to conserve resources.