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Inventory Management

Inventory management is the practice of ordering, storing, tracking and controlling stock so that the right items are available at the right time without tying up excess capital.

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Inventory management balances two competing risks: holding too little stock causes stock-outs and lost sales, while holding too much ties up cash and warehouse space and risks obsolescence. It uses tools such as reorder points, safety stock levels and demand forecasts to decide when and how much to order.

Good inventory management depends on accurate data — knowing what is on hand, what is on order and what is being consumed. Digital procurement and stock systems automate much of this, triggering replenishment when stock hits a threshold and giving buyers visibility across locations to avoid duplicate or emergency purchases.

Key points

  • Reorder points and safety stock protect against stock-outs.
  • Excess inventory ties up working capital and risks obsolescence.
  • Accurate on-hand, on-order and consumption data underpins every decision.

Frequently asked questions

What is inventory management?
Inventory management is the process of ordering, storing, tracking and controlling stock so the right items are available when needed without tying up excess cash in surplus inventory.
What are the goals of inventory management?
To avoid stock-outs, minimise excess and obsolete stock, keep carrying costs low, and maintain accurate records of what is on hand and on order.

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