obsolete inventory

[/ˈɒbsəliːt ˈɪnvəntɔːri/]
nounpl: obsolete inventories
estoque obsoleto
1. Stock or goods that are no longer in demand, technologically outdated, or have lost their market value and are unlikely to be sold at full price
The company wrote off millions in obsolete inventory after the product line was discontinued.
A empresa baixou milhões em estoque obsoleto após a descontinuação da linha de produtos.
2. Goods held in storage that have become unusable, outdated, or irrelevant due to changes in market demand, technology, or consumer preferences
Managing obsolete inventory is crucial to prevent financial losses and warehouse space waste.
Gerenciar estoque obsoleto é crucial para prevenir perdas financeiras e desperdício de espaço de armazém.
In Brazil, businesses increasingly focus on inventory management (gestão de estoque) to reduce losses from obsolete goods. Large retail and manufacturing companies often hold liquidation sales (liquidação de estoque) to clear obsolete inventory. In the USA, managing obsolete inventory is a standard accounting and financial concern, with write-offs being common tax deductions for businesses.
NYC Slang
dead weight inventory, shelf warmers
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dead stockslow-moving inventoryexcess inventorysurplus stockaged inventory
Antonyms / Antônimos
fast-moving inventorycurrent inventoryactive stock

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
estoque obsoleto
Most common and formal term used in business contexts
São Paulo
estoque obsoleto / mercadoria parada
Business and commercial usage; mercadoria parada emphasizes non-moving goods
Rio de Janeiro
estoque obsoleto / estoque encalhado
Encalhado suggests goods that are stuck or stagnant
Portugal
inventário obsoleto / stock obsoleto
Portuguese uses 'inventário' more formally; 'stock' is also accepted in modern usage

Related Words

inventory managementstock turnoverwrite-offwarehouseproduct lifecyclesupply chain

Related Idioms & Phrases

write off as a loss
clearing house
liquidation sale
stuck with inventory
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