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title: Out of Stock? 9 Ways to Fix & Prevent Stockouts
description: Stockouts cost sales. Here are 9 ways to deal with out-of-stock inventory and prevent it, covering safety stock, forecasting, and supplier management.
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# [Out of Stock? 9 Ways to Fix & Prevent Stockouts](https://www.fuseinventory.com/blog/9-ways-to-deal-with-out-of-stock-inventory)

 Written by [Fuse Inventory](https://www.fuseinventory.com/blog/author/fuse-inventory) | 8/17/20 7:11 PM

Did you sell out of a product too fast? Or maybe you’re facing supply chain challenges and delays in shipments. You’re not alone. Out of stock ([OOS](https://www.fuseinventory.com/blog/inventory-planning-dictionary)) inventory is a culprit in many DTC brands. 

Shortages can be quantified as any amount less than your ideal [WOS](https://www.fuseinventory.com/blog/7-ways-to-accurately-measure-the-health-of-your-inventory) target. Reduced to numbers on a spreadsheet, these insights can go unrecognized until you realize your stock to sales ratio is off. Before you stress about missed sales or go hiding everything on your website, take a look at the following ways to strategically manage your short stock while maintaining customer loyalty. 

What is the cost of being out of stock? Beyond the impact on profitability and your customer’s experience, volatility in inventory has an undeniable affect on [demand forecasting](https://www.fuseinventory.com/blog/what-is-demand-planning-a-brief-introduction). Ensure you’re utilizing the critical metrics to track the health of your inventory. Streamlining your processes can make way for deeper analysis of your business. 

With [Fuse](https://www.fuseinventory.com/demand-planning), data is actualized daily to save you time and ensure accuracy. No more exporting data into a fragile web of Excel sheets. Fuse generates algorithmically-driven forecasts, while helping you maintain granular control of the data. We streamline the inventory planning process and help you manage your supply chain in real-time. Master your cash flow and optimize your business with Fuse Inventory. 

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