Even though models for inventory management are available, inefficiencies in inventory management are sometimes caused by real$-$world issues including human behavior, data restrictions, and changing business environments. The gap between theory and practice is caused by a number of factors, including fluctuating market conditions, organizational silos, risk aversion, and insufficient data. To ensure a successful deployment, these obstacles must be overcome with better data quality, behavioral awareness, cross$-$functional alignment, and flexibility in response to shifting circumstances. reply to this forum