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Efficiently Managing Inventory and Sales to Maximize Earnings
By properly managing their inventory and understanding the logistics of their supply chain, entrepreneurs should become more financially literate.
By properly managing their inventory and understanding the logistics of their supply chain, entrepreneurs should become more financially literate.
Inventory management is one of the most crucial aspects of any successful business. Many business owners struggle with either too much or too little inventory, and consequently, their money becomes tied up in unsellable products. Entrepreneurs want to do all they can to maximize their profits and develop a reputation as an honest, trustworthy business owner. In order to accomplish these goals, entrepreneurs must first learn how to manage their inventory and sales as effectively as possible.
Success is never guaranteed, but by arming themselves with the proper tools, entrepreneurs can increase their chances of achieving success. Indeed, to bolster their profits, business owners should establish good relationships with their suppliers, take advantage of discounts, deliver their payments in a timely manner, set reasonable and fair prices, and concentrate on selling inventory that is already in stock. Being an entrepreneur is by no means easy, but if you put in the necessary work, you will become more financially competent, which, in turn, will help your business grow.
Introduction
Inventory management remains a critical aspect of many organizations, and its prolonged absence will usually contribute to organizational failure. As such, every organization must carefully manage its inventory in order to generate substantial profits and continuous cash inflows. Too much inventory is just as bad as too little, as this ties up the organization’s cash and reduces its ability to allocate enough resources for future activities and projects. Furthermore, excessive inventory can rupture long-standing relationships with the organization’s employees and suppliers. On-time payments to employees and suppliers are paramount to an organization’s survival; if cash is tied up in inventory, this can result in these two key stakeholders not receiving their payments on time.
In an effort to address this complex subject of inventory management, this literature has been divided into two main sections.
The first section addresses a holistic view of inventory, including a definition of inventory, why it is important, and how it must be carefully managed to make the organization profitable. Additionally, this section will address important activities of procurement and maintaining excellent supplier relationships, which aids in the benefits of discounts, quality inventory, and on-time delivery.
Further, this literature addresses the issues of logistics, warehouse management, and how an Integrated Information System can potentially assist in improving an organization’s inventory management system.
The second section focuses on sales and promotion mixes. Establishing a competitive selling price is advantageous to any organization; however, this requires an astute understanding of the cost associated with procuring the product or service, as well as the life cycle of the product and its effective management. Offering discounts and credit sales undoubtedly contributes positively to an influx of customers; however, both must be managed so as to avoid losses through excessive reduction in margins and bad debt write-off respectively.
Organizations may not make a large profit from each sale, but with small and constant profits, they will have enough cash inflows to expand their operations and provide their shareholders with dividends.
Blurb
Inventory management is one of the most crucial aspects of any successful business. Many business owners struggle with either too much or too little inventory, and consequently, their money becomes tied up in unsellable products. How can entrepreneurs improve their cash flow? What can be done to bolster a business’s sinking profit margins? Can marketing strategies help promote more sales? In this book, Geary Reid offers answers to all of these questions—and many more. By properly managing their inventory and understanding the logistics of their supply chain, entrepreneurs should become more financially literate.
Author Bio
Throughout his working life, Geary Reid has been involved in inventory management, promotional marketing, and treasury management. While attaining his MBA, Reid took a particular interest in operations and process management. Armed with this knowledge, Reid has reached out to entrepreneurs, teaching them how to manage their inventory, improve employee morale, and establish good relationships with their suppliers. All entrepreneurs will face difficulties, but by streamlining their inventory and effectively promoting their products, they will increase their chances of achieving financial success. With this book, Reid wants to show entrepreneurs—both present and aspiring—how to make their businesses as efficient and profitable as possible.
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