The Numbers Retail Leaders Can’t Ignore Retail is a balancing act—between supply chain agility, inventory turnover, and financial health. Yet, the numbers show a troubling gap: 8.3% of retail sales vanish due to stockouts, and another 4% is lost to invoicing gaps between B2B partners (Financial Times, 2024; Paystand). In the U.S., 55% of B2B invoices are overdue, and 9% …
The Retail Trifecta: Inventory, Transactions, Receivables In the fast-paced world of retail, profitability depends on precision—from warehouse to register. But here’s the sobering reality: 8.3% of potential retail sales are lost due to stockouts alone (Financial Times, 2024). On the B2B side, it’s no better: 55% of invoices are overdue and 9% go entirely unpaid (Kaplan Collection Agency, 2023). Another …
