Sold Inventory Metric
How-to Guide
Author:
Holger Lierse
Changed on:
16 Sept 2025
Key Points
- Total inventory units fulfilled during the selected time period.
Steps
What it measures
Total inventory units fulfilled during the selected time period.
When to use this metric
- Monitor inventory turnover and movement patterns
- Assess demand fulfillment from available stock
- Evaluate inventory planning accuracy
- Track sales performance against inventory investment
How to interpret
- Good performance: Strong inventory turns indicate healthy demand and management
- Potential issues: Low movement may indicate overstocking or demand issues
- Benchmark guidance: Turnover rates vary by industry; target continuous improvement
Key considerations
- Sold inventory represents successful conversion of investment to revenue
- Seasonal patterns are normal for many product categories
- Product-level analysis reveals specific performance patterns
Technical details
Formula:
SUM(inventoryQuantity.qty) where type = {SALE_TYPE} within the selected time period
Configurable elements:
- SALE_TYPE: Type definitions for inventory quantity sales (default: SALE)
