Inventory turn
Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000150
A ratio showing how many times a company has sold and replaced its inventory over a specific period. It is calculated by dividing the cost of goods sold (COGS) by the average inventory value for the same period. A higher inventory turn number indicates efficient inventory management, while a low number suggests overstocking or weak sales.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LOG-000150 |
|---|---|
| Field | Logistics and supply chain |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-LOG-000150",
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"definition": "A ratio showing how many times a company has sold and replaced its inventory over a specific period. It is calculated by dividing the cost of goods sold (COGS) by the average inventory value for the same period. A higher inventory turn number indicates efficient inventory management, while a low number suggests overstocking or weak sales.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/inventory-turn/"
}
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