CROSS-BORDER DEAD STOCK: HOW INVENTORY INEFFICIENCY IMPACTS INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN SPECIALTY CONSUMER GOODS BETWEEN EMERGING AND DEVELOPED MARKETS

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This systematic literature review study investigates the impact of dead stock and inventory inefficiency on the international trade of specialty consumer goods, focusing on the dynamics between emerging and developed markets. The objective is to analyze how disparities in logistical infrastructure, adoption of digital transformation technologies, and trade barriers affect cross-border inventory management. The adopted method consisted of analyzing academic publications and institutional reports from the last five years, addressing themes such as product obsolescence, supply chain resilience, and technological solutions. The results indicate that emerging markets face substantial challenges due to infrastructural deficiencies and high regulatory compliance costs, which exacerbates inventory inefficiency and results in significant financial losses. It is concluded that the integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence, internet of things, and blockchain is imperative to mitigate dead stock risks and promote a more sustainable and efficient international trade.