Operations
Inventory Rhythm for High-Volume Packaging
A simple framework for avoiding stockouts without drowning in slow-moving cartons.
Packaging sits at the intersection of procurement and customer experience. Run out of a critical size and service suffers; overstock the wrong SKU and cash sits on the shelf.
Segment by velocity
- Track usage per week for your top twenty packaging lines.
- Set different reorder points for fast, medium, and slow movers.
- Review seasonality—festivals and catering peaks move the curve.
A supplier with reliable lead times and breadth of range makes this rhythm easier to maintain.
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