manage inventory

verb phrase

1. To organize, monitor, and control the ordering, storage, use, and availability of a business's goods or materials in stock.

   B1

   transitive; usually used with uncountable inventory

   • "She manages inventory for a small clothing store."B1
   • "The software helps us manage inventory and avoid running out of popular products."B2
   • "Companies must manage inventory carefully to reduce storage costs and prevent waste."C1