Inventory aging often goes unnoticed until it starts hitting the bottom line — and even then, the signs are often buried inside ERP reports, visible but unaddressed. One of our clients recently discovered ₹5 Cr worth of finished goods that had remained unsold for over 90 days.
The ERP's aging report flagged the issue clearly. So, what went wrong?
The truth is: visibility alone isn't enough. Knowing something is wrong doesn't mean knowing what to do next.
Many companies think that building a dashboard or generating a report will fix their aging inventory. But aging stock isn't just a reporting issue — it's a decision-making failure.
In our client's case, the data was available. The problem was that no action framework existed to convert that data into intelligent, timely interventions.
At Translytics, we implemented a rule engine designed specifically to act on inventory aging triggers — tailored to the client's industry, product velocity, and demand variability.
Triggered Alerts when inventory crossed 30, 60, or 90 days
Replenishment Recommendations adjusted for demand trends and existing stock
Production Planning Adjustments for slow-moving SKUs
Classification Logic (ABC/XYZ) to prioritize what needed immediate action
The system didn't just flag aged inventory — it offered actionable guidance.
Once the rules went live, the results were clear:
📉 Aging inventory dropped by 28%
📦 Overstocked SKUs were de-prioritized in production schedules
📊 Procurement and manufacturing aligned more closely with sell-through
📈 Working capital was released, improving cash flow
This wasn't about adding another layer of reporting. It was about enabling the supply chain to act early and decisively — before aging stock became a financial drain.
Too many organizations treat inventory management as a visibility challenge. But what they truly need is:
🚦 Built-in triggers for exception management
🔁 Dynamic rules that adapt to real-time data
⚙️ Embedded intelligence in planning workflows
Because real value isn't in knowing what's wrong — it's in automatically knowing what to do next.
ERP systems can tell you what's sitting idle. But only a responsive, intelligent layer of decision logic can stop that idle stock from growing — and turn your supply chain from reactive to responsive.
Smart inventory management isn't about more dashboards.
It's about smarter decisions — embedded, automated, and aligned.