Business, finance and operations

Inventory

The stock a business holds, such as raw materials, work in progress and finished goods.

  • Business, finance and operations

Definition

The stock a business holds, such as raw materials, work in progress and finished goods. Also called stock.

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Why it matters

Too much ties up cash, and too little loses sales.

Where it is used

Warehouse systems and stock reports.