Inventory management is often described as a balancing act. That description is accurate, but incomplete. A company needs enough stock to satisfy customers, maintain production, and protect itself from supply disruptions. At the same time, excessive inventory ties up capital, occupies warehouse space, increases handling requirements, and creates the possibility of obsolescence. The difficulty lies in finding the point where availability and efficiency coexist. This is where measurement becomes indispensable. Without reliable indicators, inventory decisions can become driven by intuition, isolated incidents, or outdated assumptions. With the right metrics, managers can identify inefficiencies, detect emerging problems, compare performance over time, and make more informed decisions. The most useful inventory KPIs…