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Hylke Reitsma

Hylke Reitsma

Co-founder & Supply Chain Specialist · Replit Race to Revenue Cohort #1

Hylke Reitsma is co-founder of Forthsuite and a supply chain specialist with 8+ years of hands-on experience at Shell, Verisure, and Stryker. He holds an MSc in Supply Chain Management from the University of Groningen and writes practical guides to help e-commerce teams run leaner, faster supply chains. Selected by Replit as 1 of 20 founders for the inaugural Race to Revenue Cohort #1 (2026) and certified as a Replit Platform Builder.

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Supply Chain Glossary: Key Terms

A complete supply chain glossary for ecommerce merchants. Learn key terms: ABC analysis, lead time, VMI, GMROI, purchase order, 3PL, demand forecasting, and more.

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Shopify Inventory Forecasting

Inventory forecasting helps Shopify merchants predict how much stock to hold. Learn the best inventory forecasting methods, tools, and tips to avoid...

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Purchase Order Tracking Systems

Purchase order tracking lets you monitor PO status from creation to delivery. Learn how to track POs effectively and choose the right system for your Shopify store.

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Shopify Operations Leadership

Supply chain management for Shopify stores requires inventory planning, supplier coordination, and fulfilment optimisation. Learn the best practices to...

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Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) (2026)

Vendor managed inventory (VMI) lets suppliers manage stock replenishment for retailers. Learn VMI meaning, benefits, and how it applies to Shopify supply chain.

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Demand Forecasting: Definition & Methods

Demand forecasting predicts future customer demand for inventory planning. Learn the definition, methods, and examples of demand forecasting for Shopify stores.

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Purchase Order Management (2026)

Purchase order management is the process of creating, tracking, and closing POs with suppliers. Learn how to streamline PO management for your Shopify store.

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ABC Analysis for Ecommerce (2026)

Learn how to use ABC analysis to prioritise inventory, reduce carrying costs, and improve Shopify supply chain efficiency. Includes formula, examples, and FAQ.

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Shopify Multi-Channel Inventory Guide

Discover how to master Shopify multi-channel inventory management with proven strategies, automation tools, and expert tips to prevent stockouts across sal

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Supply Chain KPIs for Ecommerce

Track critical supply chain KPIs like order fulfillment time, inventory turnover, and stockout rates to optimize your ecommerce operations with data-driven

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Shopify Supply Chain Visibility (2026)

Discover essential tools and strategies for Shopify supply chain visibility in 2026. Learn how the Forthsuite app family helps merchants track inventory,...

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Supply Chain OS for Ecommerce

A supply chain OS for ecommerce centralizes inventory, orders, and fulfillment data in one platform. Learn how it streamlines operations for Shopify stores

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