The Inventory Paradox: Unlocking Trapped Working Capital and Eliminating Stockouts

In this episode of FinFactor, host Blaine Bertsch is joined by inventory and supply chain optimization expert Danny Breiner to unpack "the inventory paradox"—a high-stakes scenario where millions in working capital are tied up on the shelf, yet the business still suffers from frequent stockouts, manufacturing bottlenecks, and missed sales. Blaine and Danny break down the hidden operational friction across raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods, offering strategic advice specifically for executive financial leadership.  Discover how CFOs can liquidate slow-moving and obsolete (SLOB) inventory, adjust parameters for real-world supplier lead times, establish meaningful turn benchmarks, and drive Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) alignment to maximize working capital efficiency. Connect with Danny Breiner: linkedin.com/in/danny-breiner-0816ab Learn about Decibel Consulting at decibelconsulting.co Dryrun (dryrun.com) helps the office of the CFO replace complex spreadsheets with automated cash flow forecasting and high-clarity financial scenario modeling. #CFO #CashFlow #WorkingCapital #InventoryOptimization #SupplyChain #CorporateFinance #FinFactor #FinancialModeling