The Silent Cost of Inventory Sitting Too Long

Stock sitting in your warehouse might look harmless—but it’s quietly draining your cash flow, space, and operational efficiency.

Every unsold product ties up money that could be spent on faster-moving, higher-margin items. And it doesn’t stop there. Old stock takes up bin space, creates clutter, and slows down your picking team who have to work around it.

It also increases the risk of:
✔ Obsolescence – The longer it sits, the more likely it becomes unsellable.
✔ Damage or expiry – Especially in food, drink, or health categories.
✔ Discounting pressure – Eventually you’ll have to cut the price to move it, often below cost.

If you’re not actively managing your inventory age, you’re inviting waste.

Here’s what to do:

✔ Run regular aged stock reports – Know what’s 30, 60, 90+ days old.
✔ Set clear ageing thresholds by category – Not all stock ages equally—apply smarter rules based on product type.
✔ Flag slow movers early – Promote them, bundle them, or stop reordering before they become dead stock.
✔ Use data to prevent over-ordering – Forecast more accurately to avoid excess from the start.

Your warehouse isn’t just a storage facility—it’s a cash flow engine. Keep it moving.