Inventory
Inventory Optimization for Maximum Efficiency
Reduced overstock by 25% and improved stock availability by 20%.
Challenges
Balancing inventory levels is a constant challenge for retailers. By using demand forecasting, supplier collaboration, and real-time visibility, retailers can improve stock availability and reduce excess inventory, ensuring better cash flow and profitability.
- Overstocked items led to markdowns, eroding margins.
- Stockouts caused missed sales opportunities and dissatisfied customers.
Solutions
Implemented demand forecasting tools to better align inventory with demand.
Improved supplier coordination to enable just-in-time replenishment.
Cleared slow-moving inventory to free up storage and improve liquidity.
Results
25% reduction in overstock, cutting storage costs and markdowns.
Source: Supply Chain Dive’s research on demand forecasting20% improvement in stock availability, boosting customer satisfaction.
Source: Accenture’s report on inventory visibility15% increase in cash flow through faster inventory turnover.
Source: Bain & Company’s analysis of inventory-driven cash flow improvements
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