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

Obsolete inventory

Also called: obsolescent stock

ELI5

Inventory no longer expected to be sold or used normally.

Used in conversation

“Compare obsolete inventory with the same cohort and period before drawing a conclusion.”

Pitch context

You will see “Obsolete inventory” 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

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