Weekly Stock Position Report - Home Improvement Retail
Track and analyze inventory health across all product categories, focusing on stock levels, turnover rates, and stockout incidents to optimize inventory management and maintain appropriate stock positions while minimizing holding costs.
Report Objective
Monitor weekly inventory positions across all product categories to ensure optimal stock levels, identify potential stockout risks, and highlight opportunities for inventory optimization. This report helps balance customer service levels with inventory carrying costs.
Inventory Value and Turnover Trends
Line chart showing weekly inventory value trends with turnover rate overlay
Questions to Consider:
How is total inventory value trending week-over-week?
Which product categories show concerning turnover rates?
Are there seasonal patterns in inventory levels?
What is the week-over-week change in total inventory value?
Are there specific categories driving inventory value changes?
How does current inventory value compare to historical averages?
Which categories have the highest and lowest turnover rates?
How do turnover rates compare to industry benchmarks?
Are there opportunities to improve slow-moving categories?
Stockout Analysis
Bar chart displaying stockout incidents by category
Questions to Consider:
Which categories experience the most stockouts?
Are there patterns in stockout timing?
How do stockouts correlate with turnover rates?
Which categories experience the most stockouts?
Is there a pattern to stockout timing?
How do stockouts impact customer satisfaction?
Slow-Moving Inventory
Table showing aging inventory metrics by category
Questions to Consider:
Which categories have concerning levels of aging inventory?
What is the financial impact of slow-moving stock?
Are there opportunities for inventory optimization?
Which categories have concerning levels of aging inventory?
What is the total value of slow-moving inventory?
How does aging inventory impact overall inventory turns?
product_category
slow_moving_inventory_value
average_days_on_hand
Tools
$82,481
15
Building Materials
$280,413
48
Plumbing
$194,444
30
Electrical
$315,495
64
Tools
$231,807
69
Building Materials
$234,600
70
Plumbing
$32,716
25
Electrical
$220,642
55
Tools
$106,256
47
Building Materials
$104,236
15
Areas for Additional Focus
Review reorder points and safety stock levels for high-stockout categories
Analyze slow-moving inventory for potential markdown or promotion opportunities
Assess seasonal inventory planning effectiveness
Evaluate vendor lead times and order frequency optimization
Review product category mix and space allocation
Analyze impact of promotional activities on inventory turns
Investigate opportunities for cross-store inventory balancing