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Why does SfS underperform without Inventory Orchestration?

Why does SfS underperform without Inventory Orchestration?

Nick Scheffers
Maarten Vennix
By Nick Scheffers & Maarten Vennix · Mar 19, 2026 · 5 min read

Ship-from-store often underperforms when treated purely as a fulfillment tactic. Its real value emerges when it operates within a forward-looking inventory orchestration model. In this model, the authors depict how inventory becomes a coordinated network rather than isolated store stock, aligning forecasting, replenishment, and order routing to maximize availability, efficiency, and profitability.

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Why does SfS underperform without Inventory Orchestration?

Why does SfS underperform without Inventory Orchestration?

Nick ScheffersMaarten Vennix
Nick Scheffers & Maarten Vennix · 5 min read
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