Slow-Moving Inventory
Report Module Guide: Slow-Moving Inventory
Module Location
Inventory > Reports > Slow-Moving Inventory
Module Objective
The Slow-Moving Inventory Report module is used to generate an inventory aging report. This report is specifically designed to identify items that are slow-moving or even potentially obsolete because they have been stored in the warehouse for too long. This is a crucial analysis tool for managing inventory health and optimizing working capital.
1. Report Parameters (Filter)
The main page of this module is a form containing various parameters to customize the report that will be generated.
Here is an explanation for each parameter:
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Warehouse Type / Location:
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Select the specific Warehouse Type and Location whose inventory you want to analyze.
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Inventory Aging Period:
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Important! Here you define the time range for each aging bucket in days. The example in the image:
1,90,91,180,270,360will create columns for the ages of 1-90 days, 91-180 days, 181-270 days, and so on.
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2. Steps to Generate the Report
Step 1: Set Report Parameters
Define the warehouse location and set up the inventory aging period you wish to analyze.
Step 2: Generate the Report
After the parameters are set, click the [Display] button.
3. Reading the Report (Report Content)
The generated report will be a list of items classified by their age in the warehouse.
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Report Content (Conceptual): This report will display a list of items along with their value or quantity distributed into the aging columns you have defined (for example, columns for 1-90 days, 91-180 days, 181-270 days, >360 days).
Tips & Important Notes
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The main focus of this report is the items that fall into the oldest aging columns (e.g., >180 days). These items are the primary candidates for promotional programs, clearance sale discounts, or even a write-off of their book value.
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Running this report routinely (e.g., every month or quarter) is crucial for maintaining inventory health and preventing losses due to damaged or expired goods.
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This is a strategic report that is very important for Inventory Managers, Purchasing Managers, and Finance Managers.