The second important function of business management is inventory which is more known as accounting. Inventory or accounting is also the heart of the business management functions. Proper administration in inventory has a big impact in ensuring the business success. In the same manner, mismanagement in inventory could lead to unnecessary expenses and poor business cost savings. Here are some tips for an effective inventory to ensure the business’ success.
1. Cost Allowance. Business expenses should not limit to supply alone when doing an inventory. A good business man always overestimates the expenses and underestimates the profit. This is why cost allowance is very important. Cost allowance is having a carrying cost on top of purchasing good. For example, if the supply needed is amounting to $100 every day, one would think that the inventory cost would be $700 for one week. This is wrong. Cost allowance is giving allowance to expenses, thus the supposedly $700 for one week will drive a total inventory cost of $1,000 or more for purchasing cost, tax, maintenance and all other hidden charges. It is very important to determine the right price for your product or service and make sure that the business is earning.
2. Habit of Daily Inventory. Daily inventory should not also limit to sales and profit. You have to keep record of all the expenses and money that goes out and comes in. Some of the things that you need to track in your inventory are the business’ dues, debts, major purchases and so on.
3. Standard Process. Every procedure, method and management should be standardized especially in inventory to get consistent results. Inventory is only hard in the first six months of the business. However, once you have come up with a standard practice, inventory will not be as difficult as it used to be. Moreover, standard process also makes the business predictable and organized. When it comes to inventory, being predictable is a sign that the business is strong and consistent making forecasting cost easier.
4. Reordering Cycle. An organized inventory or proper accounting management helped you track and determine your business cycle. You will also know the right timing for reordering stocks. There are two kinds of stocks; the current and backup stocks. Current stocks are the stocks that is used to daily business production. This will continue to cycle up until fully consumed and restocked while backup stocks act as emergency stock in case there is delay or shortage in replenishment. If you have large back up stocks, your supply order or replenishment order may decrease and may save time for inventory work. If you have small back up stocks, your supply order may increase thus, additional work for inventory. You may do either way as long as you know the right timing for replenishment order. Do you know how long it takes to receive the material from the supplier? The next question is how long before the current or backup stocks totally be consumed? Once you know the answers to these questions, you will know how to play smart with your stocks and inventory will help you save a huge amount of time. – M.D.
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