What is Inventory Turnover Ratio?
Inventory turnover ratio measures how many times you sell and replace inventory over a period. It's one of the most important inventory KPIs for measuring operational efficiency.
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The Formula
Inventory Turnover = Cost of Goods Sold ÷ Average Inventory
Higher turnover generally indicates efficient inventory management, while low turnover may signal overstocking or obsolescence issues.
Industry Benchmarks
Stock turnover varies by industry:
- Grocery: 12-20 turns/year
- Apparel: 4-6 turns/year
- Electronics: 6-10 turns/year
- Industrial: 3-6 turns/year
Zentracka's benchmarking compares your performance to industry standards.
Why Turnover Matters
Your inventory ratio directly impacts:
- Cash flow: Faster turnover frees capital
- Storage costs: Less inventory means lower costs
- Product freshness: Reduces obsolescence risk
- Profitability: Optimized stock improves margins
Improving Your Turnover
Strategies to boost inventory turnover:
- Improve demand forecasting
- Reduce lead times with better supplier management
- Implement dynamic reorder points
- Liquidate slow-moving stock
- Optimize pricing strategies
Days Inventory Outstanding
Convert turnover to days: 365 ÷ Turnover Ratio = DIO
This shows how long inventory sits before selling. Zentracka's aging reports identify items with high DIO.
Turnover by Category
Analyze inventory metrics at the product level. Zentracka's category analytics reveal which products need attention and which perform well.
Taking Action
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