Supply Chain Inventory Turnover

This dataset provides detailed inventory turnover metrics across suppliers and distribution centers, including product-level tracking, time periods, and cost analysis. It enables logistics managers to monitor stock efficiency, identify excess inventory, and optimize supply chain operations for cost reduction and improved responsiveness.

  • last updated 20 Aug 2025
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

Optimizing inventory levels across multiple distribution centers

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 200 rows · all 20 columns
inventory_turnover_idstringdistribution_center_countrystringinventory_turnover_ratefloatexcess_inventory_flagbooleansupplier_idstringsupplier_namestringdistribution_center_idstringdistribution_center_namestringdistribution_center_street_addressstringdistribution_center_citystringdistribution_center_statestringdistribution_center_postal_codestringproduct_idstringproduct_namestringinventory_period_start_datedateinventory_period_end_datedatebeginning_inventoryfloatending_inventoryfloatcost_of_goods_soldfloatnotesstring
INVTO-00001USA2.44falseSUP-1001Eastern EssentialsDC101Chicago Central Hub221B Baker StChicagoIL60614P-10001Long Grain Rice2024-01-012024-01-31520007700112000Bulk shipment aligned with festival season demand spike.
INVTO-00002Singapore0.34trueSUP-1002Global Imports Ltd.DC201Singapore South Distro19 Changi LaneSingaporeSG486820P-10002Canned Tuna2024-02-012024-02-2813001800540Restock exceeded forecast; flagged for excess review.
INVTO-00003USA2.26falseSUP-1003Baker’s BestDC102Boston North42 Charles StBostonMA02114P-10003Sourdough Bread2024-03-012024-03-073800860Promotional batch sold out rapidly in local stores.
INVTO-00004USA2.1falseSUP-1004Midwest Dairy Co.DC103Kansas City Depot16 Main AveKansas CityMO64108P-10004Whole Milk2024-04-012024-04-21240016004200Steady throughput, minimal spoilage reported.
INVTO-00005USA0.25trueSUP-1005Northern ProduceDC104Minneapolis Fresh100 Lake StMinneapolisMN55401P-10005Red Apples2024-02-152024-02-2815001450370Low movement post-holiday; flagged for review.
INVTO-00006Switzerland0.36trueSUP-1006Swiss Specialties AGDC301Zurich Distro8 Bahnhofstr.ZurichZH8001P-10006Emmental Cheese2024-04-012024-04-309001300420Restock exceeded demand; excess inventory detected.
INVTO-00007USA3.33falseSUP-1007Western Grain GroupDC105Denver West555 Colfax AveDenverCO80204P-10007Wheat Flour2024-03-102024-04-1040000320067000Bulk movement for local bakery contracts.
INVTO-00008UK0.14trueSUP-1008UK Packaged GoodsDC401London Storage44 PiccadillyLondonLDNW1J 0DSP-10008Packaged Biscuits2024-05-012024-05-3124002800380Overstocked for summer; excess flagged.

What the 200 rows show

from the 200-row sample

USA (distribution center country) stands out: mean inventory_turnover_rate is 2.0, against 0.22 for the rest.

  • 27%excess_inventory_flag = true
  • 1.4median inventory_turnover_rate
  • 48distribution center states
  • 1,175median beginning_inventory
  • 865median ending_inventory
  • 715median cost_of_goods_sold
Mean inventory_turnover_rate by distribution_center_country200 rows
0242.0USA148 ro…0.21Canada13 rows0.22Switz…12 rows0.21UK12 rows0.23Singa…9 rows0.23Germa…6 rows
inventory_turnover_rate200 rows, in bands of 2
06513012770000120814inventory_turnover_rate →

Median 1.4, from 0.11 to 13.1.

20 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 13
  • float 4
  • date 2
  • boolean 1

Columns

20 columns in four groups
blueprint · 20 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 13 columns
inventory_turnover_idstringUnique identifier for each inventory turnover recorduniqueINVTO-00001
supplier_idstringUnique identifier for the supplierSUP-1001
supplier_namestringName of the supplierEastern Essentials
distribution_center_idstringUnique identifier for the distribution centerDC101
distribution_center_namestringName of the distribution centerChicago Central Hub
distribution_center_street_addressstringStreet address of the distribution centeroptional221B Baker St
distribution_center_citystringCity where the distribution center is locatedoptionalChicago
distribution_center_statestringState or province of the distribution centeroptionalIL
distribution_center_postal_codestringPostal code of the distribution centeroptional60614
distribution_center_countrystringCountry of the distribution center6 countries · optionalUSA
product_idstringUnique identifier for the productP-10001
product_namestringName of the productLong Grain Rice
notesstringAdditional notes or comments about the inventory turnover recordoptionalBulk shipment aligned wit…
Numbers 4 columns
beginning_inventoryfloatInventory level at the start of the period0 or more52000
ending_inventoryfloatInventory level at the end of the period0 or more7700
cost_of_goods_soldfloatTotal cost of goods sold during the period0 or more112000
inventory_turnover_ratefloatCalculated inventory turnover rate for the period0 or more2.44
Dates and times 2 columns
inventory_period_start_datedateStart date of the inventory measurement period2024-01-01
inventory_period_end_datedateEnd date of the inventory measurement period2024-01-31
True or false 1 column
excess_inventory_flagbooleanIndicates if excess inventory was detected during the periodoptionalfalse

Use it for

  • excess invento…27%54 of 200 rowsmean inventory turnov…2.0USA0.21Cana…0.22Swit…0.21UK

    A logistics dashboard

    The excess_inventory_flag rate and inventory_turnover_rate by distribution_center_country. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do the 148 USA rows have a mean inventory_turnover_rate of 2.0?

    A root-cause class exercise

    Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.

  • A software demo

    Believable inventory turnovers with supplier_id, supplier_name and distribution_center_id to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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Rules it was built with
  • Track inventory by product and supplier
  • Calculate turnover period per item
  • Segment by warehouse location
  • Flag slow-moving products
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