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Full Warehouse, Empty Wallet – The Surplus Inventory Trap

April 8, 2026 by David Gordon Leave a Comment

Full Warehouse - Surplus Inventory

What can an inventory holder do with excess inventory, why does it happen? In MRO & Industrial, inventory is a double-edged sword; it’s the lifeblood and the weight. With gross margins around 30%, it is pretty attractive, but all distributors have experienced a "just-in-case" order for a critical part turning into five years of dust-collecting deadstock. Looking into … [Read more...] about Full Warehouse, Empty Wallet – The Surplus Inventory Trap

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