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145. Maximize Your Revenue + Your Cash Flow With Smart Inventory Management

eCommerce Badassery · July 12, 2022 · 21 min

Summary

This episode cuts through the complexity of inventory management, offering ecommerce operators actionable strategies to optimize cash flow and boost revenue. Learn to precisely calculate inventory needs, identify imbalances, and strategically allocate budget to stock, ensuring you never miss a sale or tie up capital in dormant products. It provides crucial insights for maintaining profitability and financial health in your online business.

Key takeaways

Themes

supply chain & operationsfinance & fundraisingdtc strategy

Topics covered

inventory management calculationscash flow optimizationinventory budgetingeconomic order quantity (eoq)safety stock calculationreorder point calculationinventory turnover ratecost of goods sold (cogs)product profitability analysis

Episode description

Feel like you're constantly selling out of your best-sellers, you make a lot of revenue but never have a lot of cash, or maybe you have inventory collecting dust in your warehouse? Whether you actively struggle with inventory management or just want to learn more about the process, today's episode is for you. I'm breaking down the MOST IMPORTANT concepts and calculations you need to maximize your revenue while maintaining your cash flow. What You'll Learn How to calculate how much inventory you need to reach your goals How to identify when you have too much or too little inventory How to calculate how much money you should spend on inventory and what you should spend it on Read the Full Episode Transcript http://ecommercebadassery.com/145 FREE Resource Library Every freebie I’ve created to help you grow the traffic, sales, and profit in your eCommerce Business, all in one place! http://ecommercebadassery.com/freestuff Want More Badassery? Join the eCommerce Badassery Facebook Group and connect with other eCommerce entrepreneurs just like you! http://ecommercebadassery.com/facebook Let’s connect on Instagram @ecommercebadassery http://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery Ready to Level Up Your Email Marketing & eCommerce Business? Try the Klaviyo Email Marketing Platform - Built specifically for eCommerce, serving entrepreneurs, and iconic brands. http://ecommercebadassery.com/Klaviyo Work With Me - Interested in getting my brain focused on YOUR business? Book your free clarity call and let’s see how I can help get you to the next level! http://bit.ly/EB-Discovery-Call Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I’d be forever grateful if you’d rate, review and subscribe to the show! Not only does it help your fellow eCommerce entrepreneurs find the eCommerce Badassery podcast; it’s also valuable feedback for me to continue bringing you the content you want to hear. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Implement a structured approach to calculate optimal inventory levels based on sales goals to avoid both stockouts and overstocking.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Utilize key metrics like inventory turnover rate, EOQ, safety stock, and reorder point to make data-driven purchasing decisions.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Strategically budget for inventory by understanding COGS and profit margins, prioritizing high-demand or high-margin products.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Actively monitor inventory to recognize signs of understocking (lost sales) or overstocking (increased holding costs and reduced cash flow).
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Understand how inventory decisions directly impact your business cash flow, not just revenue, to ensure sustained financial stability and growth.

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