Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Inventory, demand & supply planning · Working

Pipeline inventory

Also called: in-transit inventory

ELI5

Goods currently moving or committed between supply-chain stages.

Used in conversation

“Keep pipeline inventory on the dashboard, but show the definition and reporting period beside it.”

Pitch context

You will see “Pipeline inventory” 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.

Sources & evidence · 3

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