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12/08/2025
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From CDR and NACS
Optimizing stock levels for convenience distributors
How to calculate the right amount of inventory
For convenience distributors, balancing inventory is a constant challenge. Too much stock ties up capital and risks spoilage. Too little, and customers experience stockouts that can disrupt store operations.
The sweet spot lies in carrying just enough inventory to meet customer demand while minimizing costs. Every product—from bottled beverages to snack items—has its own sales rhythm, seasonality, and replenishment needs.
OWMA member, CDR, explains how convenience distributors can calculate optimal stock levels, what factors influence those calculations, and how ERP systems help automate and simplify the process.
NACS SHOW REWIND
Leverage flavor trends for foodservice success
Flavor trends are the heartbeat of food innovation — but not everyone knows when to jump in and when to pull out, according to the education session titled "Hot Today, Gone Tomorrow? Navigating Flavor Trends" at the 2025 NACS Show.
As a distributor to c-stores, it's important to know how your retail customers approach bringing new food product trends into their stores.