How Do Factories Handle Leftover Fabric From Minimum Dye Lots?
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- Nov 2,2026
Leftover dye-lot fabric needs agreed ownership, identification, storage, and later-use conditions.
Inventory decisions should use customer demand and realistic reorder opportunities rather than a standard assortment formula. Separate minimum purchasing requirements from desired selling quantities, and document ownership, storage, and future use of any materials purchased beyond the initial production need. Request a reconciled balance after production ends.