inventory cost
[/ˈɪnvəntɔːri kɔːst/]
nounpl: inventory costs
custo de estoque
1. The total expense associated with maintaining inventory, including purchase price, storage, handling, insurance, and obsolescence
The company's inventory cost increased significantly due to higher warehouse rental fees.
O custo de estoque da empresa aumentou significativamente devido às taxas mais altas de aluguel do armazém.
2. In accounting, the cost allocated to goods held for sale, used in calculating cost of goods sold (COGS)
Proper inventory cost management is crucial for maintaining profit margins.
A gestão adequada do custo de estoque é crucial para manter as margens de lucro.
3. Expenses incurred in the ordering, receiving, storing, and handling of inventory
We need to reduce inventory costs by implementing a just-in-time supply system.
Precisamos reduzir os custos de estoque implementando um sistema de fornecimento just-in-time.
In Brazilian business contexts, inventory cost management is essential, especially in retail and manufacturing sectors where warehouse expenses are significant. The term 'custo de estoque' is widely used in supply chain discussions. In the United States, inventory cost is a critical metric for retail chains and e-commerce companies, directly impacting quarterly earnings reports. The concept is central to lean manufacturing and just-in-time inventory philosophy that originated in Japan but is widely adopted globally.
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