Supply Chain Cash Trap Calculator

How much cash is sitting in your inventory?

Three numbers, thirty seconds, one figure. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.

Currency

The direct cost of the goods you sold last month. If unsure, use about 60 percent of monthly revenue.

What you paid for everything on the shelf today.

days

Net 30 means 30.

Frequently asked questions

About Michael Gnaedinger

Michael Gnaedinger, principal consultant at Gnaedinger Consultancy, 40 years in global supply chain and operations, including building Wish Local to 36,000 stores across Europe and running EMEA supply chain for Groupon Goods. Owners watch margin and go under on cash. Ratios don't pay bills. This tool turns the ratio into one number.

Inventory cartons on shelving in a distribution centre

If you are dealing with this right now, I work with a small number of clients each year. The conversation starts here.