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Inventory problems in manufacturing rarely come from one dramatic mistake. They usually creep in through a dozen small gaps, each one “close enough” on its own. A forecast that assumes demand will stay flat. A purchase order lead time that’s technically correct, but only if the supplier’s calendar matches yours. A production schedule that runs smooth until the first quality hold. And then you discover the hard way that your item master says you have 120 units on hand, while