Inventory
Days of Cover (DOC)
What is days of cover in inventory management?
Days of cover (also called days of supply) indicates how many days current inventory will last at the current rate of sales. It equals Current Inventory divided by Average Daily Sales. DOC provides an intuitive, actionable metric for planners — 'you have 5 days of stock left' is more meaningful than abstract turnover ratios. In African FMCG, DOC targets vary significantly between urban and rural distribution points.
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