Days on hand

What does days on hand mean?

Days on hand (DOH) is related to stockouts and used to manage inventory levels and prevent stockouts.

Days on hand (DOH) refers to the number of days that a company’s current inventory will last based on current sales rates before stockout. This metric is used to measure inventory efficiency and helps companies avoid stockouts and excess inventory.

Understanding your Days on Hand gives insight into how long your stock will last - but only if that number informs action. Hakio’s platform integrates DOH into inventory planning by interpreting it through real-time visibility -triggering smarter replenishment decisions and reducing both stockouts and excess inventory