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Excess Inventory
Definition
Inventory levels that exceed projected demand or optimal stock thresholds, resulting in overstock conditions that may lead to markdowns, storage costs, or product obsolescence. Excess inventory ties up working capital and can impact margin.
How It's Calculated
Example
A seasonal candy brand produces higher-than-expected volumes for a holiday program and is left with excess inventory after sell-through underperforms at retail.
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