For about a decade, the prevailing wisdom was simple: carry less, move fast, trust your suppliers to replenish. Lean inventory was smart inventory. Then tariff rates on certain imported goods started jumping 15, 25, sometimes 145 percent in a single announcement cycle, and suddenly the cost of being lean wasn't theoretical anymore. It showed up on purchase orders. What that's done to inventory strategy is messy and real. Teams that were running 4-to-6 weeks of cover on key SK

Hey Warehouse and Operations Folk! Every inventory manager faces the same balancing act: too little stock means lost sales, too much means tied-up cash. But what does this actually cost your business in real dollars? Let's break down the true financial impact of both scenarios so you can make smarter stocking decisions. What is a Stockout? A stockout occurs when demand exceeds available inventory, leaving customers empty-handed. Key Features: • Lost sales revenue from i