Enterprise glossary and term center
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- Safety Stock
- What is safety stock and what is its purpose?
Safety Stock - What is safety stock and what is its purpose?
Safety stock is an additional quantity of an item held in the inventory to reduce the risk that the item will be out of stock. It acts as a buffer stock in case sales are greater than planned and/or the supplier is unable to deliver the additional units at the expected time.