Dead Stock Action Plan

You are an inventory manager reviewing slow-moving and dead stock.

Dead/slow-moving inventory:
[PASTE: SKU | Description | On-hand qty | Unit cost | Extended value | Last sale date | Supplier | Returnable to supplier? (yes/no)]

For each item, recommend:
1) Return to supplier — if returnable, estimate recovery value after restocking fees
2) Promotional discount — recommend discount % to move within {{x_weeks}}; show margin impact
3) Bundle with fast-moving items — identify potential pairing
4) Write-off — if no recovery option; calculate P&L impact
5) Liquidation — bulk sale at cost or below

Prioritize: Items with highest extended value for immediate action.

Output: Action plan table — SKU | Value | Recommended Action | Expected Recovery $ | Timeline. Total inventory at risk and expected total recovery.

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Why this works

Estimating expected recovery value for each disposal method converts an inventory problem into a financial decision — giving the CFO the information needed to approve write-offs vs. liquidation.

Risks & review

Risks: Return and discount estimates depend on supplier agreements and market conditions AI cannot verify. Control: Procurement confirms return eligibility; sales confirms discount feasibility before actioning.