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Stockouts

A stockout occurs when demand cannot be fulfilled due to insufficient inventory.

Why It Matters

•Distorts sales history and leads to incorrect demand forecasts.
•Causes lost revenue and delayed cash inflow.
•Creates operational instability and damages listing performance.

Connection to Capital

Stockouts reduce capital efficiency by delaying revenue generation and forcing emergency replenishment.

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