Empty shelves mean lost sales opportunities and frustrated shoppers. Shoppers may turn to competitors, weakening brand loyalty. Replacing those lost consumers requires additional marketing spend.
Promotions and marketing efforts fall flat if your product isn’t available. Advertising dollars are wasted when shoppers can’t find what was promoted. Inefficient systems and forecasting amplify the financial drain.
Consistent stockouts can lead to delisting or reduced shelf space. Retailers may lose trust in your brand's reliability. This can harm collaboration efforts and limit growth opportunities.