Ordering in a larger quantity of a product may make it easier on you by requiring less monitoring of inventory needs, but unless there is some special offering when it comes to cost, freight or dating, buying in quantity is only going to tie up your money and diminish your inventory turn rate. Download the cost of inventory online calculator to help you decide how to make your purchases.
Read more starting on p.4 in the February issue of Creative Retailer: “Buy It, Sell It, Buy More”.
