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As manufacturers, wholesalers, and e-commerce companies grow, Days of Inventory Outstanding (DIO) becomes harder to manage. Inventory data starts to live in more places, from QuickBooks to spreadsheets and other tools, and the process that once worked begins to strain.

As a result, DIO becomes less consistent and harder to trust. Instead of helping teams plan cash flow, it often turns into a number reviewed after decisions have already been made.

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Days of Inventory Outstanding as a Strategic Lever

Order Time’s Inventory Control and Order Management platform extends QuickBooks with operational Inventory and order data, giving teams clearer visibility into how Inventory is actually moving.

That clarity is what this guide is built around. It shows how to move Days of Inventory Outstanding beyond reporting and use it as a practical tool for managing Inventory, cash flow, and growth.

What’s Inside:

Inside this guide, you’ll find:

  • A clear explanation of Days Inventory Outstanding and how it connects to Inventory, cash flow, and working capital
  • Insight into how DIO impacts balance sheet health and financial stability
  • A breakdown of operational drivers across purchasing, production, and forecasting that increase DIO
  • Clear signals that show when Inventory complexity has outgrown QuickBooks
  • Practical steps for improving Days of Inventory Outstanding by extending QuickBooks with Order Time

Each section is designed to help teams better understand what is driving Inventory performance and where improvements can be made.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Days of Inventory Outstanding?
Days of Inventory Outstanding, or DIO, measures how long Inventory sits before it is sold. It shows how much cash is tied up in Inventory and how efficiently stock is turning.
Why do Days of Inventory Outstanding become harder to manage as businesses scale?
As businesses grow, Inventory spreads across more products, locations, and systems. Teams rely on spreadsheets and manual workarounds, which makes DIO harder to track and trust.
How does Order Time help improve Days of Inventory Outstanding analysis?
Order Time extends QuickBooks with operational Inventory and order data. This added visibility makes Days of Inventory Outstanding more accurate and easier to use for decision making.

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