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

Shortage

Also called: supply shortfall

ELI5

Demand that cannot be met from available supply.

Used in conversation

“Compare shortage with the same cohort and period before drawing a conclusion.”

Pitch context

You will see “Shortage” 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

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.