Dead Stock Action Plan Prompt
Prompt
You are an inventory manager reviewing slow-moving and dead stock. Dead/slow-moving inventory: [PASTE: SKU | Description | On-hand qty | Unit cost | Extended value | Last sale date | Supplier | Returnable to supplier? (yes/no)] For each item, recommend: 1) Return to supplier — if returnable, estimate recovery value after restocking fees 2) Promotional discount — recommend discount % to move within [X weeks]; show margin impact 3) Bundle with fast-moving items — identify potential pairing 4) Write-off — if no recovery option; calculate P&L impact 5) Liquidation — bulk sale at cost or below Prioritize: Items with highest extended value for immediate action. Output: Action plan table — SKU | Value | Recommended Action | Expected Recovery $ | Timeline. Total inventory at risk and expected total recovery.
Why it works
Estimating expected recovery value for each disposal method converts an inventory problem into a financial decision — giving the CFO the information needed to approve write-offs vs. liquidation.
Watch out for
Risks: Return and discount estimates depend on supplier agreements and market conditions AI cannot verify. Control: Procurement confirms return eligibility; sales confirms discount feasibility before actioning.
Used by
Finance Teams