Wholesale Inventory Management: Stock Smart, Not Hard

Inventory That Works For You

Inventory management is the unsexy secret behind every profitable smoke shop.

The 80/20 Rule

80% of your revenue comes from 20% of your products. Identify your top sellers and never let them go out of stock.

Par Levels

Set minimum stock levels for each product:

• Fast movers: 2-week supply minimum
• Steady sellers: 3-week supply
• Slow movers: Order on demand, don't stockpile

Reorder Timing

With PCW's 24-hour shipping from Wilmington, you can order Monday and have stock by Wednesday. Factor this into your reorder schedule.

Seasonal Trends

• Summer: Higher demand for flower, lighter products
• Fall/Winter: Vape sales increase, edibles peak
• Holidays: Stock up 2-3 weeks before major holidays
• 420 (April): Your biggest sales event — stock heavy

Cash Flow Tip

Don't tie up cash in slow-moving inventory. Use your wholesale account's volume pricing to buy more of what sells, not more of everything.

Track Everything

Even a simple spreadsheet beats guessing. Track:

• What sells (and how fast)
• What sits
• What customers ask for that you don't carry