Inventory Analysis

This calculator helps you determine how much inventory you should hold, and when you should place inventory orders. The calculation attempts to keep your inventory level as efficient as possible, while maintaining adequate safety stock.

This Financial Calculator requires SUN's Java™ Plug-in. If you see this message you will need to download SUN's Java™ Plug-in. This can be done automatically by clicking the yellow bar at the top of your browser and choosing "Install ActiveX Control".

Get the Java™ Plug-in!

For more information about this Plug-in please visit: SUN's Java™ Plug-in
For more information about these financial calculators please visit: Financial Calculators from KJE Computer Solutions, LLC

Definitions

Initial demand per week

Your initial expected demand per week.

Annual growth rate

What you expect your annual sales growth to be over the next year.

Safety stock

Expressed as a percent of your sales, this is the level of inventory you require as safety stock. This stock is used to protect against out of stock situations.

Order lead time in weeks

How long it takes an order for more inventory to be received into inventory. This calculator assumes orders arrive in one batch with a known lead time, arriving just as stock is exhausted.

Starting inventory

Amount of inventory you currently have on hand.

Information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We can not and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.