How to Count Out of Stock (OOS) SKUs! Getting the data right!

How to Count Out of Stock Items (SKUs) 

SKU stands for Stock keeping Unit A unique code or identifier used to track a specific product, including its size, flavor, or variation. 

✅ Count as Out of Stock:

• The shelf is completely empty — only a price tag is present

• The product on the shelf doesn’t match the price tag (wrong flavor or size)

❌ Do NOT Count as Out of Stock:

• The item is partially restocked or has some units left

• If there is any product found on the shelf or display that is a Not Fully Stocked SKU. Do not list as an OOS

What’s a Not Fully Stocked SKU?

If the shelf/display still isn’t full after restocking, count it as Not Fully Stocked, but only once per flavor/SKU.
✅ No need to count how many units are missing. Units are the quantity behind the facings

Quick Tip:

Always count SKUs by flavor or type, not by individual bottles or how much space is empty.

Getting this right = better data, better client insights, and better results!

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