Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Inventory, demand & supply planning · Working

Dead stock

Also called: non-moving inventory

ELI5

Inventory with little or no realistic demand or operational use.

Used in conversation

“Compare dead stock with the same cohort and period before drawing a conclusion.”

Pitch context

You will see “Dead stock” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches inventory, demand & supply planning.

Why it matters: In inventory, demand & supply planning, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.

Caution

Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.