Hero Summary

Inventory tied up cash and hid profitability issues. We freed $1M and lifted contribution margin 17%.

SKU-level visibility plus cash pacing converted stock into fuel for growth.

The Blind Spot

The company carried 8 months of inventory. Cash was locked, and true SKU profitability was unclear.

The Fix

• Performed a SKU audit

• Added demand forecasting

• Reset purchasing cadence

The ROI

• $1M in working capital freed

• Contribution margin lifted 17%

• Sustainable, cash-smart growth model

Takeaway

Inventory discipline unlocks profitable growth.

Client Quote

“We used to drown in inventory. Now our cash works for us, not against us.”

• Cash freed: $1M

• CM: +17%