A new e-book titled The Practical Guide to Excess Inventory has been released by Procurement Pro to support professionals working across the electronics sector. It explores the realities of buying and managing excess stock and offers practical insight into how organisations can approach surplus components responsibly.
The e-book examines why excess inventory arises, noting that shifts in production requirements, demand changes, and design revisions often leave manufacturers, contract assemblers, and distributors with unused components or finished goods. It outlines how rapid obsolescence cycles and volatile forecasting contribute to stock accumulation.
The e-book details the potential advantages that surplus channels offer buyers, including lower pricing and improved availability during allocation periods or extended lead times. It also addresses the associated risks, including limited traceability, varied quality assurance practices, and the absence of manufacturer warranties when sourcing outside authorised channels.
It highlights the importance of working with reputable surplus suppliers that invest in inspection, testing, and documentation, and that operate in line with recognised standards such as AS6081 or ISO 9001. The e-book explains that transparency, clear communication, and rigorous verification are central to identifying a trustworthy partner.
Market conditions shaped by the pandemic, technological change, and geopolitical factors are also discussed, noting that elevated stock levels across the industry increase interest in secondary trading while raising expectations for authenticity and quality assurance.
“This e-book offers readers a grounded understanding of how excess inventory influences sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and long-term resilience. Its purpose is to help procurement teams evaluate when and how excess stock can be incorporated into responsible sourcing decisions.”
Read The Practical Guide to Excess Inventory here.
