A study on inventory cost management in cross-border e-commerce

Ruilin Feng

doi:10.54254/2977-5701/2025.25472

Journal of Applied Economics and Policy StudiesOpen access

A study on inventory cost management in cross-border e-commerce

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A study on inventory cost management in cross-border e-commerce

Ruilin Feng ^1*

¹ Shanghai Lixin School of Accounting and Finance, Shanghai, China

^*Corresponding author: 1713096470@qq.com

Published on 29 July 2025

JAEPS Vol.18 Issue 7

ISSN (Print): 2977-571X

ISSN (Online): 2977-5701

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Abstract

This study systematically explores the inventory cost management system of cross-border e-commerce, with a focus on analyzing key cost components such as procurement, logistics, and warehousing. It identifies critical issues including data silos, demand forecasting deviations, and cross-border operational risks, and proposes targeted solutions. Strategies such as building integrated data platforms, implementing intelligent replenishment algorithms, optimizing warehouse network layouts, and establishing supply chain collaboration mechanisms are proposed. These approaches aim to address the high operational costs and extensive management issues faced by small and medium-sized cross-border e-commerce enterprises, ultimately facilitating inventory efficiency optimization and compliance-oriented development.

Keywords:

cross-border e-commerce, inventory management, cost control

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[1]. Yu, J. (2025, April 14). Cross-border payments face tariff challenges.International Finance News,(006).

[2]. Chen, Y. (2025). Research on the current situation and countermeasures of international logistics under the background of cross-border e-commerce.China Logistics & Purchasing, (04), 113–114.

[4]. Lei, S., & Lu, Y. (2024). Research on cost management and control strategies in cross-border e-commerce logistics.China Logistics & Purchasing,(20), 24–25.

[5]. Jiao, W. (2024). New directions in international supply chain logistics management from the perspective of cross-border e-commerce.China Logistics & Purchasing,(19), 71–72.

[6]. Wang, T. (2024). Research on financial management strategies of cross-border e-commerce enterprises.Modern Business, (15), 168–170.

[7]. Ruan, Z. (2021). Exploration of the application of management accounting in financial management of cross-border e-commerce enterprises.Accountant,(21), 32–34.

Cite this article

Feng,R. (2025). A study on inventory cost management in cross-border e-commerce. Journal of Applied Economics and Policy Studies,18(7),1-9.

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The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study will be available from the authors upon reasonable request.

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Journal: Journal of Applied Economics and Policy Studies

Volume number: Vol.18

Issue number: Issue 7

ISSN: 2977-5701(Print) / 2977-571X(Online)

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