Small numbers + messy books? Small problems. Big numbers + messy books? Bankruptcy. For CPG companies that come to us needing support, we almost universally see inventory / COGS accounting either plain wrong or iffy at best. That makes us nervous. If the number one thing you are spending money on as a company isn’t accounted for right, you will eventually end up with real problems: - You don’t know how much product / assets you really have. - You overbuy, tying up cash in excess stock. - Or you underbuy and miss out on sales. - Margins start to erode, and you have no idea why. I’ve seen this happen too many times. Here’s how you can fix it: ↳ Invest in a reliable inventory management system Spreadsheets won’t cut it as you grow. ↳ Regularly count your inventory Monthly at a minimum, quarterly at the very least. ↳ Understand your total cost per SKU This includes not just production costs, but also shipping, customs, and other fees. Your inventory is the backbone of your business. Treat it like it matters.
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3moCouldn't agree more 💫. Spreadsheets are just not able to keep up with expansion, thus it's definitely best to invest in a reliable inventory management system 🙌🏻.