Inventory Intelligence · Global Advisory

Your inventory is
telling you something.
Most retailers never hear it.

A structured inventory audit covering every SKU, store, and category in your business — with expert interpretation and clear recommendations. Not just data. Decisions.

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12+
Years Domain Expertise
6
Action Signal Tiers
All
Retail Formats Covered
Global
Clients Welcome
The Problem

Your ERP tracks inventory.
It doesn't tell you what to do about it.

Most retail businesses have dashboards. Very few have a structured answer to which stock should be liquidated today, which stores are capital-inefficient, and where the recovery opportunity is.

23–35%

Capital Trapped in Slow or Dead Stock

A significant portion of inventory value in the average retail chain sits in SKUs that haven't moved meaningfully in 90+ days. That capital cannot be redeployed into fast-moving products.

Below 2×

GMROI Not Measured at SKU Level

Gross Margin Return on Inventory Investment below the 2× benchmark means the inventory is not generating adequate returns. Most retailers only measure this at portfolio level — where the signal is too diluted to act on.

3–5×

Revenue Dispersion Across Stores

Top stores frequently outperform bottom stores by multiples on revenue per sq ft. The cause is almost always assortment misalignment — the wrong SKUs in the wrong stores.

Sub-60%

Sell-Through Below Optimal Range

Industry benchmark is 75–85% sell-through. Persistently below that signals over-buying, demand mis-forecasting, or markdown reluctance — a structural problem, not a seasonal one.

Who This Is For

Built for retail businesses that need clarity, not just more data.

If you have inventory data and want to understand what it's telling you — this audit is for you. Format and geography do not matter.

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Fashion & Apparel

Seasonal SKU management, end-of-season clearance, brand concentration analysis.

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Grocery & FMCG

High-volume, high-SKU count environments. Fast-moving vs. slow-moving analysis.

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Consumer Electronics

High-value SKUs, rapid obsolescence cycles, store-level capital efficiency.

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Footwear & Accessories

Size-run management, dead-size identification, category margin analysis.

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Pharmacy & Health

Expiry-risk inventory, category depth vs. breadth, OTB signal generation.

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Multi-Format Chains

Cross-format comparison, regional cluster analysis, network-wide capital review.

Deliverables

What you receive when the audit is complete.

Every engagement delivers a complete analytical package — formatted for management review and ready to act on.

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Consultant-Written Audit Report

A detailed written report with data-driven narratives for every major finding — revenue concentration, margin efficiency, inventory capital deployment, sell-through performance, shrinkage, and store dispersion. Formatted for board or management review.

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Full-Detail Excel Workbook

A structured Excel workbook with every metric computed at SKU, store, brand, and category level. Includes the complete SKU dataset with all computed parameters, action signals, aging buckets, and OTB indicators. Ready for your team to work from directly.

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Action Signal Framework

Every SKU in your portfolio is classified across six tiers — Scale, Maintain, Monitor, Reduce, Exit, and Dead — based on revenue contribution, inventory weight, and sell-through velocity. Clear, prioritised, and immediately actionable.

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Personal Debrief Call

A one-on-one call with your consultant to walk through findings, answer questions, and discuss priority actions in the context of your specific business situation. Not a slide presentation — a real conversation.

Sample Audit Output — Illustrative
Total Revenue
₹191.4Cr
Audit period
GMROI
1.4×
⚠ Below 2× benchmark
Avg Sell-Through
58.3%
⚠ Target 75–85%
Recovery Opportunity
₹87L
Directional estimate
Dead + Exit SKUs
142
Immediate action
Scale ×23 Maintain ×1,847 Monitor ×634 Reduce ×289 Exit ×98 Dead ×44
Illustrative sample only. Actual output is based entirely on client-submitted data. Values shown are from an anonymised example dataset and do not represent any specific client. All estimated values in real audits are directional and advisory in nature.
The Process

From your data export to actionable findings — simply.

01

Submit Your Enquiry

Fill in the enquiry form below. Tell us about your business — format, scale, and the inventory challenge you're trying to solve. We confirm within one business day.

02

Receive the Data Template

We send you a structured Excel template. Export your Opening Stock, Purchases, Sales, and Closing Stock from your ERP or inventory system and paste into the template.

Works with Tally, SAP, Unicommerce, and most custom ERP exports.

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Submit Your Data

Send the completed file back by email or through our secure portal. Your data is processed by your consultant only — it is not shared with any third party or external platform.

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Receive Findings & Debrief

Your audit report and Excel workbook are delivered, followed by a personal debrief call to discuss findings and priority actions in the context of your business.

Turnaround depends on data volume and complexity. Typically within a few business days of receiving complete data.

Positioning

Why not just use your ERP reports — or a platform like Increff?

Honest answer: those tools are excellent for what they are built for. Here is where they end and where this audit begins.

Capability Increff / Enterprise Platforms ERP Built-in Reports ASP Inventory Intelligence
Who it is built for 100+ store enterprise chains Operational tracking, any size 5–200 store retail, any format
Minimum commitment Enterprise contracts, months to deploy Already paying for it — but limited analytics Single engagement, no contract
Setup required 3–6 month ERP integration Already set up Excel upload only. No integration.
GMROI at SKU level ✓ ✗ ✓
Action signals per SKU ~ Partial ✗ ✓ All 6 tiers
Consultant interpretation ✗ Platform only ✗ Data only ✓ Included always
Board-ready written report ✗ ✗ ✓ Included
Data stays with you ~ Cloud-hosted ~ Depends on ERP ✓ Processed locally
Works without ERP integration ✗ ✗ ✓

Enterprise platforms are the right choice when you need a full-time operational system with ERP integration. This audit is the right choice when you need a structured, expert-interpreted view of your current inventory position — without a six-month implementation project.

The Consultant
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Amit Agarwala Inventory Intelligence Consultant

Over 12 years working inside major Indian retail organisations — across fashion, grocery, consumer durables, and multi-format chains — building the inventory management and analytics capability that most mid-market retailers don't have the resources to develop in-house.

The ASP Inventory Intelligence audit is the structured methodology developed over those years — the same analytical framework applied to client data, with expert interpretation, delivered as a complete package rather than a platform subscription.

Every audit is personally conducted and personally debriefed. There is no team, no offshore processing, no automated report with no human behind it.

12+
Years in Retail
All
Major Formats
Global
Engagements Welcome
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Tell us about your business. We'll review your enquiry and respond within one business day with next steps and pricing relevant to your situation.

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Response within one business day

Every enquiry is reviewed personally. You will receive a direct reply — not an automated sequence — with next steps and pricing relevant to your situation and geography.

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Your data stays with you

All files are processed locally by your consultant. Nothing is uploaded to a third-party platform or shared with anyone outside the engagement. Client data is treated as strictly confidential.

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Global enquiries welcome

Engagements are conducted remotely. The data template, audit delivery, and debrief call work identically whether you are in Mumbai, Dubai, Singapore, or London. Invoicing in your local currency available.

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No obligation to proceed

Submitting this form is just a conversation starter. There is no commitment until you have reviewed the scope, approach, and pricing relevant to your situation and decided to proceed.

After You Submit
Within 1 business day — Personal reply with scope confirmation and pricing.
On agreement — Data template and payment link sent.
On data receipt — Audit processing begins.
On completion — Report and workbook delivered. Debrief scheduled.
Common Questions

Things people ask before enquiring.

What data do I need to provide?
Four data exports from your ERP or inventory system: Opening Stock, Purchase Data, Sales Data, and Closing Stock — all at SKU level, for the period you want to audit. We provide a structured Excel template. If your system can export to Excel or CSV, you have everything needed.
How is this different from the reports my ERP already produces?
ERP reports show you what happened — quantities, values, movements. This audit tells you what to do about it. Which specific SKUs to liquidate, which stores need assortment changes, where your capital is being consumed without return, and what the priority actions are. That interpretation layer — combining analytics with domain expertise — is what no ERP produces on its own.
Is my data safe? Who sees it?
Your data is processed locally by your consultant and is not uploaded to any cloud platform or third-party analytics service. Only the consultant working on your engagement sees the raw data. All output files are marked confidential. Full details are in the Terms of Engagement.
What if my data has errors or is incomplete?
Real-world data is rarely perfect. The audit engine handles common data quality issues — partial records, missing rows, duplicate entries, and standard ERP export formats. Any significant data quality issues that affect findings will be flagged clearly in the report so you can interpret accordingly.
How long does the audit take?
Turnaround depends on the volume and complexity of your data, and on how quickly the completed template is returned. Most engagements are completed within a few business days of receiving clean data. We will give you a specific timeline when we confirm your enquiry.
Do you work with businesses outside India?
Yes. The methodology is format- and geography-agnostic. Engagements are conducted entirely remotely — data exchange by email or secure file transfer, debrief by video call. Invoicing is available in multiple currencies including USD, AED, GBP, SGD, and EUR. Select your country in the enquiry form and we will respond with locally relevant information.
Are the findings guaranteed to be accurate?
The accuracy of all findings depends entirely on the accuracy of the data provided. The audit is advisory and directional — it provides an analytical view of your inventory based on the data you submit, with expert interpretation. All findings should be considered alongside your operational knowledge and business context before any decisions are made. Full details are in the Terms of Engagement.
How do I pay?
Pricing is discussed and confirmed personally after we review your enquiry — it depends on the scope, scale, and geography of your engagement. Payment is by bank transfer, UPI (India), or international wire. A formal invoice is issued for every engagement. GST invoice available for Indian clients.
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Terms of Engagement

Plain English summary. Full terms below.

Key Points — What You Are Agreeing To

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Full Terms of Engagement

ASP Inventory Intelligence · Effective from date of engagement confirmation · Subject to revision

1. Nature of Services

  1. ASP Inventory Intelligence ("the Consultant") provides inventory analysis and advisory services based on data submitted by the client ("the Client").
  2. All findings, classifications, metrics, signals, and recommendations contained in any audit report, Excel workbook, or any other deliverable ("Audit Output") are advisory and directional in nature only.
  3. The Audit Output is not a guarantee, warranty, prediction, or assurance of any business outcome, financial result, inventory recovery, revenue improvement, or operational change.
  4. The Consultant is an independent advisor. Nothing in these terms constitutes a fiduciary relationship, partnership, employment relationship, or agency.

2. Client Data Responsibility

  1. The accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all Audit Output is entirely dependent on the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the data provided by the Client.
  2. The Client warrants that all data submitted — including opening stock, purchase data, sales data, closing stock, and any supplementary information — is accurate to the best of the Client's knowledge at the time of submission.
  3. The Consultant will flag data quality issues identified during processing. However, the Consultant is not obligated to independently verify, reconcile, or validate Client-submitted data against any external source, ERP system, physical stock count, or financial record.
  4. Any error, omission, duplication, or misrepresentation in Client-submitted data that results in inaccurate Audit Output shall be the sole responsibility of the Client.

3. No Guarantee of Outcomes

  1. The Consultant makes no representation that acting on any finding, recommendation, classification, or signal in the Audit Output will result in any specific financial outcome, inventory recovery, revenue improvement, or business benefit.
  2. Estimated values — including capital recovery estimates, revenue uplift projections, shrinkage valuations, and GMROI figures — are directional estimates based on industry benchmarks and submitted data. They are not forecasts, guarantees, or financial advice.
  3. All business decisions are made at the sole discretion and sole risk of the Client. The Consultant bears no liability for any action taken or not taken on the basis of the Audit Output.

4. Limitation of Liability

  1. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Consultant's total aggregate liability shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client for the specific engagement giving rise to the claim.
  2. The Consultant shall not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profit, loss of revenue, or reputational damage.
  3. These limitations apply even if the Consultant has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

5. Confidentiality

  1. The Consultant treats all Client data, business information, and Audit Output as strictly confidential.
  2. Client data will not be shared with, sold to, or disclosed to any third party without the Client's explicit written consent, except where required by applicable law.
  3. Client data is processed locally and is not uploaded to any third-party cloud platform or external analytics service as part of the audit process.

6. Privacy — Contact Information

  1. Contact information provided through any enquiry form, email, or communication is used solely to respond to the Client's enquiry and deliver the requested services.
  2. The Consultant does not sell, share, rent, or transfer Client contact information to any third party for marketing, advertising, or any other commercial purpose. Ever.

7. Intellectual Property

  1. The Audit Output is licensed for the Client's internal business use only. The Client may share it internally and present it to investors, lenders, or board members in the normal course of business.
  2. The Client may not reproduce, publish, or resell the Audit Output to any external party for commercial purposes without written consent.
  3. The analytical methodology, action signal framework, SKU classification system, and scoring models remain the exclusive intellectual property of the Consultant.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  1. These terms are governed by the laws of India.
  2. Any dispute shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
  3. For international clients: by engaging ASP Inventory Intelligence, the Client expressly consents to the jurisdiction of Indian courts for any dispute resolution.

9. General

  1. These terms constitute the entire agreement between the Consultant and the Client and supersede all prior communications.
  2. These terms may be updated. The version in effect at the time of engagement confirmation applies to that engagement.
  3. By submitting an enquiry, making payment, or accepting delivery of any Audit Output, the Client confirms they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Engagement.

For any questions regarding these terms, contact: 09amitagarwala90@gmail.com

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