Working Capital
How Much Inventory Should a D2C Brand Hold?
Devottam Kumar 2026-08-15 5 min read
Holding too much inventory locks up cash in warehouse shelves; holding too little causes stockouts. Here is the formula for finding your brand's working capital sweet spot.
Understanding the Capital vs. Availability Tradeoff
Every dollar tied up in inventory is a dollar unavailable for marketing, hiring, or product development. D2C brands should aim for 6 to 8 weeks of inventory cover for core products, adjusting for supplier lead times.
Calculating Optimal Target Stock Levels
Target Stock Level = (Forecasted Daily Sales × (Lead Time + Review Period)) + Safety Stock. Maintaining this target keeps cash fluid while buffering against supply chain disruptions.
How EVE Automates This
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