Optimizing Inventory Structure and Handling Unsold Goods with Spreadsheets on Oopbuy

As a purchasing agency platform, Oopbuy relies on efficient inventory management to streamline operations and maximize profitability. By leveraging the analytical power of spreadsheets, Oopbuy can optimize its inventory structure and implement targeted solutions for overstocked or slow-moving goods.

1. Centralizing Inventory Data with Spreadsheets

Oopbuy integrates multi-dimensional inventory data into unified spreadsheets, including:

Product Categories – Classification by type, brand, or supplier
Stock Quantities – Real-time tracking of available units
Timestamps – Entry/exit dates to calculate dwell time
Storage Locations – Warehouse mapping for faster retrieval
Sales Records – Historical demand patterns and seasonality

This centralized approach enables cross-functional visibility and lays the foundation for data-driven decisions.

2. Identifying Critical Inventory Metrics

Spreadsheets automatically calculate KPIs like:

Inventory Turnover Ratio = Cost of Goods Sold / Average Inventory
Dead Stock Percentage = Unsold Units > 6 Months / Total Inventory
Stock-to-Sales Ratio – Reveals over/under-stocking levels per SKU

Conditional formatting flags high-risk products in red for immediate action.

3. Executing Action Plans for Slow-Moving Goods

Oopbuy's spreadsheet system includes predefined workflows with dropdown menus for:

Solution	Implementation	Success Metrics
Promotional Discounts	Tiered pricing (e.g., 20-50% off)	Clearance rate ≥70% in 30d
Bundling Strategies	Pair with top sellers ("Buy X Get Y")	Bundled unit sales growth
Supplier Negotiation	Return/swap clauses activated	≥50% stock reduction

4. Structural Optimization Through Predictive Analysis

Historical sales data informs:

Purchasing Algorithms – Reduced orders for consistently underperforming SKUs
Safety Stock Levels – Dynamic buffer adjustments based on sales velocity
Replenishment Triggers – Automated PO generation when stock ≤ lead time demand

This reduces carrying costs by ~18% annually while improving fill rates to 95%+.

By transforming spreadsheets into intelligent inventory control centers, Oopbuy achieves:

25-40% faster inventory turnover
15% reduction in storage costs
Optimized working capital allocation

The platform maintains cash flow agility while preventing stockouts of high-demand items—a critical balance in competitive e-commerce.