Tactics on Inventory Projections (2,242 words)

CS: What forecast tolerance percentages do you use?

Zientarski: We have a deviation rate of +5 to -3 percent.

CS: How many inventory turns do you have per year or per month?

Zientarski: We really don't focus on that. Instead we look at item-specific metrics, such as service-level goals and profitability levels. For example, some products we can buy in 60- or 90-day supply because their carrying costs are pretty low.