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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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Articles by Hylke Reitsma

Inventory Management

How to Dispose of Excess Stock Sustainably

Landfill disposal costs $50–80 per pallet and tanks brand reputation. These 5 sustainable liquidation channels recover 15–40% of product value → Full breakdown

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Sustainable Business Practices

Emerging Markets for Refurbished Electronics

Refurbished electronics markets in Southeast Asia, LatAm, and Africa are growing 15–20% annually. Here's how Shopify sellers are reaching these buyers and...

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Inventory Management

B2B Liquidation Trends in Economic Cycles

Liquidation volumes spike 40% during downturns while recovery rates drop 15–20%. Learn when to sell and when to hold for better margins → Full breakdown

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Inventory Management

Best Practices for Liquidation SOPs

Merchants with documented liquidation SOPs recover 15–20% more value than those winging it. Build your process from intake to payout → Get the framework

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Wholesale Procurement

How Escrow Reduces Risk in Bulk Sales

Escrow cuts payment disputes by 84% in bulk liquidation deals. Learn how held funds protect both Shopify sellers and wholesale buyers → Full breakdown

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Inventory Management

How to Liquidate Surplus Energy Equipment

Energy equipment depreciates 8–12% monthly in storage. Industrial buyers pay 40–60% of wholesale through specialized B2B channels. See the full process →

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Wholesale Procurement

How to Price Overstock for Bulk Buyers

Bulk buyers expect 60–80% off retail, but pricing too low leaves money behind. The margin-floor formula that recovers 15–25% more per pallet → See how →

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Inventory Management

How AI Improves Liquidation Efficiency

AI-powered liquidation tools cut processing time by 62% and boost recovery rates 28% over manual methods. See the 5 algorithms driving results →

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Overstock Reduction Planner

Excess inventory loses 1.7–2.5% of its value every month it sits. Map your overstock, set liquidation timelines, and recover cash faster → Get the planner

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Wholesale Margin Calculator

Enter your cost price and target margin — this calculator gives you the exact wholesale price and minimum order value to stay profitable across different...

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