Track and analyze inventory levels, stockouts, turns, and aging across product categories to optimize stock positions and minimize carrying costs while maintaining service levels.
Report Objective
Monitor weekly inventory metrics across all furniture categories to maintain optimal stock levels, reduce stockouts, and minimize excess inventory while ensuring sufficient product availability to meet customer demand.
Inventory Levels and Stockouts
Line chart tracking inventory units on hand with stockout overlay by category.
Questions to Consider:
Which categories are experiencing the most stockouts?
Are current inventory levels aligned with demand patterns?
How do stock positions compare to target safety stock levels?
Which categories show consistent vs. volatile inventory levels?
Are there any concerning trends in specific categories?
How do current levels compare to historical patterns?
Which categories have the highest stockout frequency?
Are stockouts concentrated in specific time periods?
How do stockouts correlate with inventory levels?
Inventory Turns and Efficiency
Bar chart showing inventory turns by category with aging percentage.
Questions to Consider:
Which categories have the healthiest turn rates?
Are there opportunities to optimize slow-moving inventory?
How does turn performance align with industry benchmarks?
Which categories have the highest and lowest turn rates?
How do turn rates compare to target levels?
Are there opportunities to improve slow-turning categories?
Inventory Value and Aging Analysis
Bar chart showing inventory value by category with aged inventory percentage.
Questions to Consider:
Which categories have the highest proportion of aged inventory?
How is total inventory value trending?
Are there seasonal patterns affecting inventory aging?
Which categories have concerning levels of aged inventory?
How is aged inventory trending over time?
What is the value impact of aged inventory?
Areas for Additional Focus
Review safety stock levels for categories with frequent stockouts
Analyze slow-moving inventory for potential markdown opportunities
Assess seasonal inventory build-up patterns
Evaluate vendor lead times and order frequency
Review space utilization and storage efficiency
Analyze impact of promotional activities on inventory turns
Monitor category-level profit margins vs. carrying costs