Days inventory outstanding

/deɪz ˈɪnvənˌtɔri aʊtˈstændɪŋ/ noun

The average number of days it takes a company to sell its inventory. It measures how efficiently inventory is managed and how quickly products move from warehouse to customer.

Combines English 'days,' 'inventory' from Medieval Latin 'inventarium' (list of goods), and 'outstanding.' This metric evolved alongside modern inventory management practices in the early-to-mid 20th century.

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