Inventory math for the toy shelf
Recall which inventory framework answers attention, timing, and quantity decisions.
Tool fit Which framework answers which inventory question? Separate the questions before you calculate. ABC What does ABC analysis decide? Which SKUs deserve tighter control. A hot collectible may need daily count and locked storage; a slow novelty pencil may not. Reorder point What does reorder point decide? When to trigger replenishment before stock reaches zero. Use demand during lead time plus safety stock, especially before weekends or school breaks. EOQ trap "EOQ says 118, so order exactly 118." A buyer wants to follow the formula without considering case pack or shelf capacity. Your line EOQ gives the anchor. We…
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