Fixing Inventory Distortion – Who’s Winning, Who’s Failing, What’s Working

About this Webinar

The drivers of inventory distortion are as diverse as they are complex. Supplier issues, personnel challenges, internal process failures, and theft collectively account for the vast majority of global losses. Data from 2025 indicates that supplier-related problems alone are responsible for over $300 billion in distortion, while personnel and internal process issues contribute nearly $500 billion combined. Theft—both internal and external—remains a stubbornly high cost, exceeding $500 billion worldwide. Additionally, the rise of external disruptions, such as economic shocks and global health crises, has exposed the vulnerability of even the most sophisticated supply chains.

In this webinar we will present the scale of the problem in terms of the Out-of-Stocks and Overstocks on a worldwide basis. We will also provide granularity on a regional basis, including the region-specific reasons for these conditions. By illuminating the true cost and complexity of inventory distortion, this report aims to equip industry stakeholders with the insights and strategies needed to drive meaningful, sustainable improvements in inventory management. Finally, we will provide best practices and case studies on who is winning this battle and increasing sales as a result.

As always we will start with a retail economic update first, then dive into the topic. Please join us.