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The Invisible Profit Killer: How Poor Inventory Management Bleeds Your Store Dry

The numbers on the monthly P&L statement made absolutely no sense. Sales were up 8% compared to last year, customer traffic was steady, and the new promotional displays seemed to be working. Yet somehow, profit margins were actually shrinking. The answer was hiding in plain sight.

Mike Hernandez

• 8 min read
Chaotic convenience store stockroom with canned goods and products scattered on the floor, illustrating poor inventory management that leads to profit losses and operational inefficiency.