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Slow Moving Products (Vendors)

📄 Slow Moving Products (Vendors) Report​

The Slow Moving Products (Vendors) Report identifies products purchased from specific vendors that have low sales turnover or remain in stock for an extended period. This report helps procurement and inventory teams pinpoint items that may be tying up capital, consuming warehouse space, or becoming obsolete—so corrective actions such as promotions, discounting, or purchase suspension can be taken.

It is especially useful for vendor performance evaluation and for making informed decisions about future purchasing.

🎯 Purpose of the Report​

  • To track products from each vendor that are selling slowly.

  • To monitor inventory age and sales frequency for purchased items.

  • To help reduce overstocking and holding costs.

  • To optimize vendor purchase strategies based on product movement.

📌 Key Data Fields​

FieldDescription
Vendor NameSupplier from whom the product was purchased.
Item Code / NameUnique product code and description.
Category / GroupProduct category for classification.
Current Stock QuantityRemaining units in inventory.
UOMUnit of measurement for the product.
Last Sale DateDate the product was last sold.
Days Since Last SaleTime elapsed since the product was sold.
Average Monthly SalesAverage quantity sold per month.
Purchase Date (Last)Date of the last purchase from the vendor.
Total Purchase QuantityTotal quantity bought from the vendor.
Total Purchase ValueMonetary value of purchases for the product.
Stock Age (Days)How long the product has been in stock since purchase.

🔍 Filter & Search Options​

  • Date range for purchase and sales data.

  • Vendor name.

  • Product category.

  • Stock age (e.g., more than 90 days).

  • Minimum or maximum sales quantity.

  • Warehouse or branch location.

📊 Insights Provided​

  • Vendors supplying products with low sales velocity.

  • Overstocked items from specific suppliers.

  • Potential dead stock risks.

  • Seasonal product movement trends by vendor.

📤 Export & Integration​

  • Export to Excel, CSV, or PDF.

  • Linked with Inventory, Purchase, and Sales Reports.

  • Can be integrated with Reorder Level Alerts to prevent repeat overstocking.

✅ Benefits​

  • Helps in reducing inventory holding costs.

  • Improves cash flow by identifying slow-moving stock for clearance.

  • Enables vendor negotiations to avoid future excess purchases.

  • Provides data for strategic promotions and markdowns.

📈 Example Layout​

Vendor NameItem CodeItem NameCategoryStock QtyUOMLast Sale DateDays Since Last SaleAvg Monthly SalesStock Age (Days)Last Purchase DatePurchase QtyPurchase Value
ABC ElectronicsP-101Laptop SleeveAccessories450pcs15-04-2025118520020-02-202550025,000
ComfortWorksP-210Wooden DeskFurniture80pcs10-03-2025154230001-01-202510015,000