Effective inventory management is the lifeblood of any successful e-commerce business, especially for Amazon FBA (Fulfilment by Amazon) sellers. Striking the right balance between understocking, which leads to missed sales opportunities, and overstocking, which ties up capital and storage space, is crucial. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the importance of mastering inventory management and how Profitl, a powerful Amazon FBA tool, can help sellers avoid under and overstocking issues.
The Costly Consequences of Understocking and Overstocking:
Understocking and overstocking are two sides of the same inventory management challenge, each with its own set of costly consequences.
- Understocking often results in missed sales opportunities, customer dissatisfaction, and decreased revenue. When you run out of stock, potential buyers are forced to turn to your competitors.
- On the other hand, overstocking leads to excess inventory, tying up capital and storage space. This can result in increased storage fees, the risk of products becoming obsolete, and reduced cash flow that could be better invested in growing your business.
So how can you avoid under or overstocking and ensure you are always have a healthy amount of stock? Profitl can help!
Estimated Monthly Sales
Profitl’s Estimated Monthly Sales Feature provides you with an estimate of how much a product sells each month. This is a useful guideline that you can use when buying stock. If an item is a variation, it is important to remember to look at the specific variation sales in the Variation sales section. By doing this you can double check the product you are looking at is popular and gain an idea of the sales it can make.
Historical Data Analysis
Profitl enables you to access historical sales and inventory data. By analysing past sales trends and seasonal fluctuations, you can make informed decisions about inventory levels. This historical data is invaluable in predicting future demand and avoiding costly under or overstocking mistakes. Check out our video below which breaks down how you can use Historical Price Graphs to better understand a products selling behaviour.
Seller Stock Data
With Profitl’s Seller Stock Data Feature you can see how much stock others sellers have and anticipate how long it will take them to sell out if they have the Buybox. Or how long it will take you to sell your current stock if you are sharing the Buybox with them or solely have the Buybox. This way you can plan ahead and ensure you always have available stock. By doing this you can take advantage when other sellers may sell out.
Optimising Cash Flow
Effective inventory management isn’t just about avoiding stockouts and excess inventory; it’s also about optimising your cash flow. By reducing excess inventory and freeing up capital, you can invest more in product sourcing, marketing, and other areas of your business to drive growth.
Conclusion
Effective inventory management is a cornerstone of Amazon FBA success. Profitl’s inventory management tools empower sellers to prevent under and overstocking, resulting in improved profitability and business growth. By utilising estimated sales, historical data analysis, and seller stock data, Amazon FBA sellers can confidently manage their inventory, optimise their cash flow, and focus on what matters most—growing their businesses. With Profitl by your side, you can master inventory management and unlock the full potential of your Amazon FBA venture.
We want to help you to succeed and reach your FBA goals. That’s why we made Profitl. Profitl determines the best FBA deals wherever you are – in-store or online – through two solutions for one monthly price. Scan any item and analyse the data in a split second. Profitl supports you so you can create an incredible business. Check out our website here.
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