Definition, meaning, and explanation of

Inventory Ageing

What is Inventory Ageing?

This measures the amount of time inventory sits in a warehouse before being sold.

How to calculate Inventory Ageing?

Inventory Ageing = Date of Inventory Disposal - Date of Inventory Acquisition

What is the business impact of Inventory Ageing?

High inventory ageing can indicate low demand, overstocking, or inefficient warehousing operations.

Industry benchmark for Inventory Ageing

A good inventory age typically falls between 60 and 90 days from the receipt date.

How to improve Inventory Ageing?

  • Improve demand forecasting to reduce overstocking.
  • Implement a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that supports FIFO or FEFO (First Expired, First Out) methodologies.
  • Use predictive analytics to identify slow-moving items and adjust sourcing accordingly.
  • Integrate your warehouse system with sales and marketing platforms to plan promotions for slow-moving items.

Related terms in the

Warehousing Metrics Glossary
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