Did you cash savings bonds you got as a kid? Ever buy a child a U.S. savings bond? It could be time to nudge 30-somethings or 40-somethings to see if they cashed their bonds. Currently, there are about 47 million unredeemed matured savings bonds worth $16.1 billion.
There are 12 boxes of Girl Scout cookies in each case.
Too often, there is a disconnect between what is found on store shelves compared to the inventory sitting in the back room. The inventory management system might show that there are 50 boxes of Pampers diapers at the store, but it is not precise on how many are on the store shelf versus how many are still in storage. This lack of visibility creates a host of issues and associated costs for retailers.