Dead Stock
Deadstock
Definition:
Deadstock refers to inventory items that have not been sold or moved for a defined period and are considered inactive. In Ramsys, identifying deadstock is essential for effective stock management, reducing holding costs, and improving cash flow.
Criteria for Deadstock:
By default, an item is considered deadstock if it has not been sold or transferred within a set number of days. This threshold is defined in the system by the Deadstock Threshold in the system settings.
Example: If Deadstock Threshold = 180, items not sold in the last 180 days are flagged as deadstock.
Both last sold date and transaction history are considered.
System Handling:
Flagging Deadstock: Ramsys automatically flags deadstock items in the stock table when the criteria are met.
Historical Tracking: For reporting and audit purposes, total deadstock quantities are recorded daily.
Reporting Deadstock: Users can generate reports to review deadstock items across locations, categories, or suppliers.
Actions on Deadstock:
Review and Clearance: Deadstock items should be reviewed regularly. Possible actions include:
Discounted promotions
Return to supplier (if applicable)
Internal use or write-off
Automated Process:
Ramsys runs scheduled jobs to automatically update deadstock status and maintain historical records, ensuring management has up-to-date insights into slow-moving inventory.
Notes:
Deadstock parameters are configurable per company, the default is 180days.
Adjusting the threshold will immediately affect the deadstock flagging.