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Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO): Formula, Example & Benchmarks [2026]
Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) is the single cleanest answer to one of the hardest questions in ecommerce: how long is my cash trapped in stock before it turns back into revenue? It is a finance metric, not an operations one — your accountant, your bank, and your investors all read it — but the levers that move it sit firmly inside the warehouse and the listing platform. For a multichannel seller juggling Shopee FBS, Lazada FBL, Amazon FBA and a Shopify 3PL, DIO is also the single most underused metric for spotting which channel is quietly bleeding working capital.
ABC Analysis Inventory: The 80/20 Method to Cut Stock Costs [2026]
ABC analysis sorts inventory into A, B and C tiers so you focus on the 20% of SKUs that drive 80% of revenue. Get the method, the maths and a worked example.
What is a Stockout? Causes, Costs, and 2026 Prevention Playbook
Stockouts have proven to be a major problem for businesses across industries, affecting profitability, customer loyalty, and operational efficiency. But what exactly is a stockout, and how could it affect a business in today’s fast-paced world? Let’s dig a little deeper and discuss the causes, consequences, and actionable ways to prevent it.