


Facts About Jewelry
:: Most jewelry importers and agents organize transport and stock
keeping in the conventional way. It depends on the volume, is it mass-produced
or a specialty item. Precious jewelry has a slow turnover, averaging 10
- 11 months. Bur for all jewelry items, short lead times are increasingly
required due to faster changes in fashion trends.
Most chain stores and retail buying groups work with centralized warehouses
and distribution centers. They use the latest order control systems that
minimize stock levels and are increasingly based on just-in-time production,
combined with electronic ordering. Delivery after a confirmed order by
large retailers is now expected to be between 30-45 days; longer lead
times need to be negotiated.