This infographic examines the financial and operational consequences of excess inventory within grocery retail supply chains. Blue Yonder explains that poor visibility, supplier delays, and disruptions often force retailers to overcompensate with excessive safety stock, creating higher holding costs, waste, markdowns, and inefficiencies. The infographic highlights that excess stock can account for up to 30% of inventory costs, contributes significantly to food waste, and drives billions of dollars in global markdown-related losses annually. Overstocking also causes nearly half of retail discounts. Blue Yonder advocates for connected supply chain networks that provide real-time visibility, precision forecasting, and greater agility, enabling retailers to optimize inventory placement, reduce

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