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📦 Inventory Calculator

Manage your inventory smarter. Calculate inventory value, find the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), determine your reorder point, and measure stock turnover — all in one place.

Inventory Formulas

Inventory Value = Σ (Quantity × Unit Cost)
EOQ = √(2 × Annual Demand × Ordering Cost ÷ Holding Cost)
Orders/Year = Annual Demand ÷ EOQ
Total Annual Cost = (EOQ/2 × Holding Cost) + (Demand/EOQ × Ordering Cost)
Reorder Point = (Daily Demand × Lead Time) + Safety Stock
Turnover Ratio = COGS ÷ Average Inventory
DIO = 365 ÷ Turnover Ratio

Tips to Reduce Inventory Costs

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Use Just-in-Time (JIT)
Order inventory only when needed to minimise holding costs and reduce waste.
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ABC Analysis
Classify inventory into A (high-value, few items), B (moderate), and C (low-value, many items) to prioritise control efforts.
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Negotiate with Suppliers
Bulk discounts or vendor-managed inventory (VMI) agreements can significantly lower per-unit and ordering costs.
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Use Inventory Software
Real-time tracking prevents stockouts and overstock, directly improving your turnover ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions

EOQ is the ideal order quantity that minimises the total cost of inventory — balancing ordering costs (charged each time you place an order) against holding costs (the cost to store inventory). Ordering more reduces how often you order, but increases storage costs; EOQ finds the sweet spot.

The inventory turnover ratio shows how many times you sell and replace your inventory in a year. A high ratio means efficient sales and less capital tied up in stock. A low ratio may signal overstocking, slow sales, or obsolete inventory. Most retailers aim for 4–8 turns per year, while grocery stores may turn 20+ times.

Reorder Point = (Average Daily Demand × Lead Time in Days) + Safety Stock. You should place a new order when inventory drops to this level, ensuring stock arrives before you run out. Safety stock acts as a buffer for demand spikes or supplier delays.

Key strategies include: ordering in EOQ quantities, implementing JIT (just-in-time) delivery, using warehouse space more efficiently, liquidating slow-moving stock quickly, and leveraging vendor-managed inventory agreements with reliable suppliers.

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