Supplier consolidation sounds simple — fewer suppliers, less admin, better pricing. But done wrong, it's one of the fastest ways to create a single point of failure in your supply chain. In this episode, June and Jack dig into why so many product businesses get this wrong, how to think about concentration risk, when consolidation actually makes sense, and what a smart supplier portfolio looks like in 2026.

Hosts: June & Jack

Topics covered:

• What supplier consolidation actually means (and what it doesn't)

• Concentration risk — how many eggs in one basket is too many?

• When to consolidate vs when to diversify your supplier base

• Building resilience without sacrificing the cost benefits of fewer suppliers

• How to track supplier performance and make data-driven sourcing decisions

About VNDLY:

VNDLY is inventory and sales management software built for product businesses. Manage purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing, multi-location stock, B2B portal, and AI-powered reporting in one platform. Built by a former wholesaler. Starting at $49/mo.

Links:

• VNDLY: https://www.vndly.io

• Start free trial: https://www.vndly.io/signup

• Pricing: https://www.vndly.io/pricing

• Blog: https://www.vndly.io/blog

• Supplier Consolidation Strategy 2026: https://www.vndly.io/blog/supplier-consolidation-strategy-2026

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-vndly/

Most businesses don't know what their inventory blind spots are actually costing them. In this episode, June and Jack dig into the real numbers behind poor inventory visibility — ghost stock, phantom inventory, stockouts, and the ripple effects that drain margins without anyone noticing. Then they break down whether NetSuite is actually the right tool for small and mid-sized product businesses, or whether it's just oversized and overpriced. And they close out with a deep dive into wholesale purchase order management — landed costs, partial shipments, and why spreadsheets fall apart the moment your supplier sends 80% of an order and backlogs the rest.

Hosts: June & Jack

Topics covered:

• The true cost of poor inventory visibility in 2026 (ROI & statistics)

• Ghost stock vs phantom inventory — what they are and how to fix them

• VNDLY vs NetSuite — right-sizing your software to your business stage

• Why NetSuite's 6-figure implementation cost doesn't make sense for SMBs

• Wholesale PO management — landed costs, partial shipments, and the full lifecycle

• How modern software eliminates the chaos of manual purchasing

About VNDLY:

VNDLY is inventory and sales management software built for product businesses. Manage purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing, multi-location stock, B2B portal, and AI-powered reporting in one platform. Built by a former wholesaler. Starting at $49/mo.

Links:

• VNDLY: https://www.vndly.io

• Start free trial: https://www.vndly.io/signup

• Pricing: https://www.vndly.io/pricing

• Blog: https://www.vndly.io/blog

• Cost of poor inventory visibility: https://www.vndly.io/blog/cost-of-poor-inventory-visibility-2026

• VNDLY vs NetSuite: https://www.vndly.io/blog/netsuite-inventory-alternative-2026

• Wholesale PO management: https://www.vndly.io/blog/wholesale-purchase-order-management-software-2026

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-vndly/

Supply chains in 2026 are under pressure — tariffs, delays, and rising costs are forcing product businesses to get smarter about how they manage inventory. In this episode, June and Jack break down the biggest operational challenges facing wholesalers and distributors right now, and what to do about them.

They cover demand planning strategies to prevent stockouts, ABC analysis for prioritizing your inventory, how to calculate the real cost of overstocking, the reorder point formula that actually works, and how to track the 7 KPIs every operations manager should be watching.

Plus: VNDLY vs inFlow, Linnworks, Unleashed, Zoho, and Katana — side-by-side comparisons for businesses evaluating their options in 2026.

Hosts: June & Jack

Topics covered:

• Supply chain disruptions, tariffs and the AI response in 2026

• 5 ways to reduce stockouts with smart demand planning

• ABC analysis — the inventory framework every manager needs

• The real cost of overstocking (2026 data)

• Inventory KPIs every operations manager must track

• The reorder point formula that actually works

• Landed cost tracking for accurate margins

• Multi-warehouse inventory management

• VNDLY vs inFlow, Linnworks, Unleashed, Zoho and Katana

About VNDLY:

VNDLY is inventory and sales management software built for product businesses. Manage purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing, multi-location stock, B2B portal, and AI-powered reporting in one platform. Built by a former wholesaler. Starting at $49/mo.

Links:

• VNDLY: https://www.vndly.io

• Start free trial: https://www.vndly.io/signup

• Pricing: https://www.vndly.io/pricing

• Blog: https://www.vndly.io/blog

• Supply Chain in 2026: https://www.vndly.io/blog/supply-chain-disruptions-2026-data-trends

• Reduce Stockouts: https://www.vndly.io/blog/5-ways-to-reduce-stockouts-with-smart-demand-planning

• VNDLY vs Katana: https://www.vndly.io/blog/vndly-vs-katana-mrp-2026

• VNDLY vs Linnworks: https://www.vndly.io/blog/vndly-vs-linnworks-2026

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-vndly/

Partial shipments and backorders are one of those operational nightmares that most product businesses deal with but few have a real system for. June and Jack break down how to handle them properly, what it actually costs when returns spiral out of control (20.8% average in 2026), and why growing businesses are switching from Fishbowl to modern cloud-based tools like VNDLY.

Hosts: June & Jack

Topics covered:

- How to manage partial shipments and backorders in 2026

- VNDLY vs Fishbowl Inventory: is legacy software holding you back?

- Ecommerce return rates 2026: the true cost to your inventory

About VNDLY:

VNDLY is inventory and sales management software built for product businesses. Manage purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing, multi-location stock, B2B portal, and AI-powered reporting in one platform. Built by a former wholesaler. Starting at $49/mo.

Links:

- VNDLY: https://www.vndly.io

- Start free trial: https://www.vndly.io/signup

- Pricing: https://www.vndly.io/pricing

- Blog: https://www.vndly.io/blog

- How to Manage Partial Shipments and Backorders: https://www.vndly.io/blog/how-to-manage-partial-shipments-and-backorders-2026

- VNDLY vs Fishbowl Inventory: https://www.vndly.io/blog/vndly-vs-fishbowl-inventory-2026

- Ecommerce Return Rates 2026: https://www.vndly.io/blog/ecommerce-return-rates-statistics-2026

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-vndly/

Running out of your best sellers while sitting on dead stock is one of the most expensive problems in product businesses — and it's almost always a planning problem, not a buying problem. In this episode June and Jack break down smarter inventory allocation strategies, walk through how to run a proper stocktake in 2026, and revisit the real tactics for handling seasonal demand spikes without losing your mind or your margins.

Hosts: June & Jack

Topics covered:

• Inventory allocation strategies that balance supply and demand across locations and channels

• How to do a stocktake properly in 2026 — the complete SMB guide

• Managing seasonal inventory spikes: buffers, forecasting and staying in control

About VNDLY:

VNDLY is inventory and sales management software built for product businesses. Manage purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing, multi-location stock, B2B portal, and AI-powered reporting in one platform. Built by a former wholesaler. Starting at $49/mo.

Links:

• VNDLY: https://www.vndly.io

• Start free trial: https://www.vndly.io/signup

• Pricing: https://www.vndly.io/pricing

• Blog: https://www.vndly.io/blog

• Inventory Allocation Strategies 2026: https://www.vndly.io/blog/inventory-allocation-strategies-2026

• How to Do a Stocktake in 2026: https://www.vndly.io/blog/how-to-do-a-stocktake-2026

• Managing Seasonal Inventory Spikes: https://www.vndly.io/blog/managing-seasonal-inventory-spikes-2026

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-vndly/

B2B wholesale is going digital faster than most businesses are ready for — and the inventory software you pick right now will either keep up or hold you back. This week June and Jack break down the numbers behind the B2B ecommerce boom, compare VNDLY and Sortly head-to-head, and get into the real tactics for surviving seasonal inventory spikes without bleeding cash or losing sales.

Hosts: June & Jack

Topics covered:

• Why B2B ecommerce is growing into a $36 trillion market and what it means for wholesalers

• VNDLY vs Sortly: who each tool is actually built for (and why it matters)

• How to manage seasonal inventory spikes with dynamic forecasting and smarter stock buffers

About VNDLY:

VNDLY is inventory and sales management software built for product businesses. Manage purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing, multi-location stock, B2B portal, and AI-powered reporting in one platform. Built by a former wholesaler. Starting at $49/mo.

Links:

• VNDLY: https://www.vndly.io

• Start free trial: https://www.vndly.io/signup

• Pricing: https://www.vndly.io/pricing

• Blog: https://www.vndly.io/blog

• B2B Ecommerce Growth 2026: https://www.vndly.io/blog/b2b-ecommerce-growth-statistics-2026

• VNDLY vs Sortly: https://www.vndly.io/blog/vndly-vs-sortly-2026

• Managing Seasonal Inventory Spikes: https://www.vndly.io/blog/managing-seasonal-inventory-spikes-2026

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-vndly/

Which inventory app is actually best for wholesalers in 2026? June and Jack rank and review the top 7 options, break down what makes the new VNDLY B2B Customer Portal a game-changer for businesses still taking orders by email, and share practical safety stock strategies so you stop running out of your best sellers.

Hosts: June & Jack (AI voices, human insights)

Topics covered:

• 7 best inventory apps for wholesalers ranked and compared

• How the VNDLY B2B Portal eliminates email-based wholesale ordering

• Safety stock optimization strategies for growing product businesses

About VNDLY:

VNDLY is inventory and sales management software built for product businesses. Manage purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing, multi-location stock, B2B portal, and AI-powered reporting in one platform. Built by a former wholesaler. Starting at $49/mo.

Links:

• VNDLY: https://www.vndly.io

• Start free trial: https://www.vndly.io/signup

• Pricing: https://www.vndly.io/pricing

• Blog: https://www.vndly.io/blog

• Best Inventory Apps for Wholesalers: https://www.vndly.io/blog/best-inventory-app-for-wholesalers-2026

• B2B Customer Portal: https://www.vndly.io/blog/vndly-b2b-customer-portal-2026

• Safety Stock Strategies: https://www.vndly.io/blog/safety-stock-optimization-strategies-2026

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-vndly/

This week June and Jack cover three big topics. First, the shocking true cost of order fulfillment errors and why even a 1% mispick rate can drain thousands per day. Then, an honest head-to-head comparison of VNDLY vs Cin7 Core and why complexity isn't always a feature. And finally, the launch of the VNDLY B2B Customer Portal, a self-service hub where your wholesale buyers can browse your catalog, place orders, track shipments, and download invoices on their own. No more email spreadsheets. No more phone tag.

Hosts: June & Jack (AI voices, human insights)

Topics covered:

• The true cost of order fulfillment errors in 2026

• VNDLY vs Cin7 Core: an honest comparison

• Launch of the VNDLY B2B Customer Portal

About VNDLY:

VNDLY is inventory and sales management software built for product businesses. Manage purchase orders, sales orders, invoicing, multi-location stock, B2B portal, and AI-powered reporting in one platform. Built by a former wholesaler. Starting at $49/mo.

Links:

• VNDLY: https://www.vndly.io

• Start free trial: https://www.vndly.io/signup

• Pricing: https://www.vndly.io/pricing

• Blog: https://www.vndly.io/blog

• Fulfillment Errors: https://www.vndly.io/blog/cost-of-order-fulfillment-errors-2026

• VNDLY vs Cin7 Core: https://www.vndly.io/blog/vndly-vs-cin7-core-2026

• B2B Customer Portal: https://www.vndly.io/blog/vndly-b2b-customer-portal-2026

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-vndly/