How to Build a Profitable Inventory System

About this episode

This episode discusses how to build a profitable inventory system for breweries to protect cash and improve operational efficiency.

Inventory is often the largest asset on a brewery’s balance sheet and the biggest source of hidden margin leaks. In this episode, we break down how to build a profitable inventory system that protects cash, improves COGS accuracy, and creates operational discipline. You’ll learn how to install simple standard operating procedures, use scorecards to quantify what “good” looks like, and turn inventory management from a monthly headache into a competitive advantage. Plus,...

Topics covered

• inventory management
• profitability
• standard operating procedures
• cost of goods sold
• operational discipline

Keywords

• inventory system
• brewing
• cash management
• COGS accuracy
• operational efficiency

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