Articles by Lalit Nandan Kalava

The Apparel Operator's Reporting Starter Kit: Five Reports That Actually Change Decisions

Most apparel brands have dozens of reports and run their business on none of them. Here are the five that actually drive decisions, what each one has to show to be useful, and the trap of running reporting on disconnected data.

How To Calculate Profit Margin(Net and Gross) For Your Business

What Is Inventory Accuracy and How Can You Improve It?

Weighted Average Costs (WAC) in Inventory Valuation

Open to Buy: What It Is, Benefits, and How to Create One

What is Inventory Turnover and How Do You Calculate It?

The Essential Guide to Inventory Reconciliation

Managing Aging Inventory: A Guide for Apparel Brands

Mastering Inventory Days on Hand for Business Success

Inventory Visibility: Benefits, Challenges, and How to Improve It

Causes of Negative Inventory and How to Prevent It

How and Why You Should Create Inventory Reports?

How to Calculate Reorder Points to Avoid Stockouts

Ending Inventory and The Formula For Calculating It

Optimizing Demand Planning With an ERP Solution

Inventory Carrying Cost: What is it, How to Calculate & Formula

Mastering Weeks of Supply: A Comprehensive Guide for Optimal Inventory Management

Decoding Retail Prices: How They're Set and What They Mean for You

The Art of Assortment Planning: Balancing Variety and Cohesion

Forecasting Fashion: The Role of Data in Apparel Inventory Planning