Sustainable Inventory Management- The hidden environmental cost of overstocking and warehousing.
Overstocking and dead stock represent a significant, often hidden, environmental and financial burden across supply chains. Industry studies show that roughly 8% of inventory is lost or discarded annually due to spoilage, damage, and overproduction amounting to over US$160 billion in value globally. In Australia alone, estimates suggest more than A$4.5 billion of new, unsold goods are discarded each year. This paper summarizes key statistics, visualizes the scale of the problem, and provides practical recommendations for industrial operators to reduce waste through smarter forecasting, digital tools, and clearance/circular strategies.
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