A full warehouse, yet essential items are missing. Where is the money tied up?

High inventory does not always ensure continuity. In his Lean Action Plan article, the author explains why excess stocks of some materials can coexist with shortages of others. He also discusses how inventory analysis and better material flows can reduce tied-up capital without disrupting production.

HelpLogistic commentary

Trading businesses face a similar problem. Total inventory value alone is not enough to assess the situation. You need to know what sells, what sits idle and why further batches are still being purchased.

Well-chosen KPIs reveal a range of problems that are difficult to spot in consolidated reports. At HelpLogistic, we help quickly identify where inventory ties up cash, what causes excess stock and which areas need action. Each group of slow-moving products should have an action plan, a deadline and a responsible owner.

Source: Krzysztof Pawłowski, Lean Action Plan, 2 September 2026 — “Zamrożony kapitał – jak lepsza logistyka wewnętrzna uwalnia gotówkę z magazynu?” (article in Polish).

Read the full article in Polish