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Inventory & operations calculators

Plan stock, purchasing, capacity and day-to-day operating costs. Each tool includes a worked example, formula and practical limitations.

16 calculators

Inventory & operations

Revenue per Employee

Compare revenue with average staffing and payroll costs.

Inventory & operations

Inventory Turnover

Compare cost of goods sold with average inventory at cost.

Inventory & operations

Days Inventory Outstanding

Estimate how many days of cost of goods are held in inventory.

Inventory & operations

Reorder Point

Set the inventory position that triggers a replenishment order.

Inventory & operations

Safety Stock

Estimate a demand-variability buffer for a fixed replenishment lead time.

Inventory & operations

Economic Order Quantity

Balance ordering and holding costs under a stable-demand inventory model.

Inventory & operations

Sell-Through Rate

Measure units sold from the stock available during a period.

Inventory & operations

Stock Coverage

Estimate how long available stock lasts at a daily sales pace.

Inventory & operations

Capacity Utilization

Compare actual production with a defined practical capacity.

Inventory & operations

Labor Cost Percentage

Measure wages plus employer costs against revenue.

Inventory & operations

Labor Productivity

Measure physical output per labor hour and labor cost per unit.

Inventory & operations

Overtime Pay

Estimate gross pay from regular hours and a user-defined overtime multiplier.

Inventory & operations

Fulfillment Cost per Order

Allocate packing, shipping, handling and storage costs across orders.

Inventory & operations

Product Return Rate

Measure returned units and estimated handling cost for a sales cohort.

Inventory & operations

Inventory Shrinkage

Compare book inventory with a physical count using consistent cost values.

Inventory & operations

Occupancy Rate

Calculate occupied capacity over available room-nights or seat-hours.