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What advantages could there be to holding excessive inventory?
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Holding excessive inventory can reduce the impact of extended lead time. i.e. by saving the buying organization from downtime, reputation loss, and also it can generate revenue for the organization if there is a sudden increase in demand.
26 comments · newest first
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Kanisha
2 days ago
Yes, but it can also lead to bulk purchasing discounts.
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Lavonda
7 days ago
But it ties up cash flow, right?
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Salena
12 days ago
True, it ensures we meet customer demand.
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Anglea
17 days ago
Holding excess inventory can prevent stockouts.
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Pa
23 days ago
Exactly, but having some buffer is smart for planning.
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Charlene
28 days ago
I feel like it’s a balancing act. Too much can hurt.
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Arminda
1 month ago
Good point, but what about spoilage risks?
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Lavera
1 month ago
It also allows for bulk purchasing discounts.
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Matthew
1 month ago
Yeah, but storage costs can add up.
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Benton
2 months ago
I think it can prevent stockouts during peak times.
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Paola
2 months ago
True, but it ties up cash flow.
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Theola
2 months ago
Holding excess inventory means we can meet sudden demand.
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Kattie
2 months ago
Surprised to hear that! I thought it was mostly a bad idea.
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Simona
2 months ago
Excess inventory can reduce stockouts, for sure.
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Jody
2 months ago
Isn't it risky though? What if it goes out of style?
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Trinidad
3 months ago
Totally agree, but it ties up cash flow.
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Tegan
3 months ago
It can help meet sudden demand spikes!
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Aracelis
3 months ago
Yeah, and it can improve customer satisfaction too!
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Ashton
3 months ago
Excess inventory can also lead to bulk purchasing discounts.
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Bette
3 months ago
But isn't it risky to tie up cash like that?
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Ernie
4 months ago
Totally agree, especially for seasonal items.
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Jacqueline
4 months ago
It can help prevent stockouts!
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Leonida
4 months ago
I feel like there are pros and cons to excessive inventory, but I can't recall all the benefits we covered in class.
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Raelene
4 months ago
There was a practice question about this, and I think having excess inventory might improve supplier relationships by allowing for bulk purchases.
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Teddy
4 months ago
I think holding more inventory can reduce stockouts, but I wonder if it also increases holding costs significantly.
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Yasuko
4 months ago
I remember we discussed how excessive inventory can help meet sudden spikes in demand, but I'm not sure if that's the only advantage.