Lagerplatz- und Kapazitätsverlust durch übermäßige Bestände mit nahendem Verfallsdatum

Definition

Chemical inventory management systems in Australia underline the importance of maintaining a live and accurate register of chemicals, including quantities, storage locations, and expiry dates, to manage inventory and risk.[1][6][7][8] These tools are promoted as a way to keep inventory accurate and lines moving, with lot‑level tracking and expiry visibility.[2][8] Where expiry tracking is manual or incomplete, near‑expiry products remain in prime picking locations, leading to double‑handling, emergency relocations when new stock arrives, and the need for overflow storage or external warehousing. The opportunity cost is twofold: paying for extra storage space while existing capacity is blocked by inventory that is unlikely to be sold before expiry, and the labour required to repeatedly move and count this stock. For a moderate‑size warehouse, 5–15% of pallet positions being effectively unusable due to near‑expiry or obsolete chemicals can translate into AUD 20,000–150,000 per year in excess storage and handling, based on typical Australian industrial warehouse rates and labour costs.

Why This Matters

The Pitch: Chemical wholesalers in Australia 🇦🇺 commonly tie up 5–15% of warehouse capacity with slow‑moving or near‑expiry stock, equating to AUD 20,000–150,000 per year in avoidable space and handling costs. Automated shelf‑life analytics and near‑expiry reporting free this capacity and lower operating costs.

Affected Stakeholders

Warehouse Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Operations Manager, Finance Manager

Related Business Risks