What Is Inventory Management?

Definition: Inventory management is the systematic process of ordering, storing, tracking, and controlling stock levels to ensure optimal quantities are available to fulfill customer orders while minimizing carrying costs and preventing stockouts.

Inventory Management Explained

In multi-channel e-commerce, inventory management becomes critical as the same stock may be listed on multiple platforms. Modern solutions use real-time sync to update all channels immediately when stock levels change, preventing overselling.

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