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Days Inventory Outstanding

DIO measures inventory holding time. Automation tracks metrics and identifies working capital improvements.
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What are Days Inventory Outstanding?

Days inventory outstanding (DIO) measures how many days inventory sits in stock before being sold, calculated as: (Inventory / Cost of Goods Sold) × Number of Days. Lower ratios indicate faster inventory turnover and better working capital efficiency. Automated DIO tracking identifies trends and optimization opportunities.

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