Obsolete Inventory

Inventory that has not been sold to customers at the end of its useful life. A company writes off its obsolete inventory; because the company has not sold this inventory, it does not produce any revenue. Obsolete inventory can result in significant losses. Some investors look out for obsolete inventory because it can indicate either lack of demand for the company's product or poor inventory management.

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Metech, a leading recycler of electronic industrial manufacturing scrap, obsolete inventory, non-conforming materials and end-of-life electronics, has additional ISO 9001 and 14001 certified facilities in Gilroy, Calif.

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For example, the FMV of a well-balanced inventory available to fill customer orders may exceed its reproduction cost, because it provides a continuity of business while the value of obsolete inventory may be less than its reproduction cost.

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The company recycles electrical manufacturing scrap, obsolete inventory and end-of-life electronics.