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They need a structured, data-driven approach that accounts for competitive pricing, product performance, and promotional effectiveness across retailers. Gaps in data accuracy made it difficult to assess competitive positioning and optimize inventoryturnover.
It is beneficial to exhaust your resources first, so you don’t end up with the excess products in one store that you eventually have to markdown. Account for items you can’t sell – If you cannot sell an item due to damage, make sure it is classified as non-sellable.
Indicators you’re managing bad inventory. You may be dealing with a bad inventory if you are continuously having one or more of the following issues: 1. Drastic Markdowns. Last minute markdowns that offload stock at a loss. A low rate of inventoryturnover. No room for in-demand inventory .
Price elasticity of demand, meaning the effect that a set price will have on demand, is an important consideration when setting prices, running promotions, or markdowns. When Inventory is proactively allocated among locations to meet demand, customers are not repeatedly met with empty shelves pushing them to other retailers.
Fewer markdowns. Essentially, OTB is a purchasing plan which takes into account current inventory levels and projected sales for a set time period. Where you started is simple: it is the planned inventory at the beginning of the sales period. Turnover rates impact OTB. Optimal stock levels. Less overspending.
Advanced inventory management software integrates with point-of-sale systems, monitoring every sale and tracking stock levels. It even accounts for seasonal trends, promotions, and supplier lead times. These systems calculate the fastest routes while accounting for traffic patterns, driver schedules, and service time windows.
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