Wholesale Inventories
Wholesale inventories are the goods held by a wholesaler for sale to retailers. Wholesalers are businesses that purchase goods from manufacturers and then resell them to retailers. Wholesalers typically buy goods in bulk and then break them down into smaller quantities for sale to retailers. The inventory of goods held by a wholesaler is known as wholesale inventories. Wholesale inventories are an important part of the supply chain and can have a significant impact on the economy.
History of Wholesale Inventories
The concept of wholesale inventories has been around for centuries. In the early days of commerce, merchants would purchase goods from manufacturers and then resell them to retailers. This practice of buying and reselling goods is known as wholesaling. As the practice of wholesaling grew, so did the need to keep track of the goods being held for sale. This led to the development of wholesale inventories.
Today, wholesale inventories are an important part of the supply chain. Wholesalers are responsible for keeping track of the goods they have in stock and ensuring that retailers have access to the goods they need. Wholesale inventories are also used to measure the health of the economy. Changes in wholesale inventories can be used to gauge the demand for goods and the overall health of the economy.
Table of Comparisons
| Wholesale Inventories | Retail Inventories |
|---|---|
| Purchased from manufacturers | Purchased from wholesalers |
| Sold in bulk | Sold in smaller quantities |
| Measured in dollars | Measured in units |
Summary
Wholesale inventories are the goods held by a wholesaler for sale to retailers. Wholesalers purchase goods from manufacturers and then resell them to retailers. Wholesale inventories are an important part of the supply chain and can have a significant impact on the economy. For more information about wholesale inventories, visit the websites of the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
See Also
- Retail Inventories
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Manufacturing Inventories
- Inventory Turnover
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- Inventory Forecasting
- Inventory Valuation
