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Inventory, demand & supply planning · Working

Cycle stock

Also called: working stock

ELI5

Inventory used to meet normal demand between replenishment orders.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates cycle stock the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “Cycle stock” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches inventory, demand & supply planning.

Why it matters: In inventory, demand & supply planning, different calculation boundaries, periods or accounting treatments can change the number and the decision.

Caution

Calculation, recognition and disclosure can vary by accounting framework, company policy and reporting context.

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