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Safety Stock Buffers

Glossary term

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Fluent Commerce

Changed on:

30 Apr 2024

Definition

Safety stock (or buffer stock) is the stock level that is protected (not made Available to Promise online) to reduce the risk of stock-outs caused by inaccurate inventory data, or shifts in supply or demand. This prevents overselling, cancelled orders, and a poor customer experience.

SynonymsSafety stock, Buffer stock

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