What Is Shrinkage Rate

2 July 2021. Inventory Shrinkage Rate is a measure of inventory control. It measures the percentage of inventory that is lost between the initial production and the point it is sold. Reasons for shrinkage can include breakages, spillages, misplacements, perished goods, as well as internal and external theft.

What is a good shrinkage rate?

The median shrinkage rate for 2018 was 1.00%. If you’re on the short side of that, you’re doing well. An acceptable level of inventory shrinkage is less than 1%.

What is shrinkage and how is it calculated?

You calculate the shrinkage of a particular period by dividing the total hours of shrinkage by the total hours scheduled and then multiply this number by 100. Calculating total scheduled hours should be easy; just check your scheduling software.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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