Dead Inventory

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Dead Inventory is also known as dead stock. The term Dead Inventory used for those merchandise which is not sold out. Sometimes, reason for Dead Inventory is outdated or seasonal merchandise.

None of retailer want any type of dead inventory. Retailers can get rid of dead inventory through sales or donations. But the best way to not have dead inventory is that analyze your market to launch and keep right inventory with you as per demand in market.

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