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overstocking

 

[ ˈoʊvərˌstɑkɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

inventory management

Overstocking refers to the situation where a retailer or supplier has kept more inventory than is necessary for demand. This excess in stock can lead to increased holding costs and potential financial strain due to unsold goods. It is often a result of poor demand forecasting or purchasing decisions.

Synonyms

excess inventory, over-inventory, surplus stock

Examples of usage

  • The overstocking of winter apparel left the store with excess inventory come spring.
  • Due to overstocking last season, the company had to offer deep discounts to clear the shelves.
  • Effective inventory management can help prevent overstocking and optimize sales.

Translations

Translations of the word "overstocking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excesso de estoque

🇮🇳 अधिक स्टॉक करना

🇩🇪 Überbestückung

🇮🇩 kelebihan stok

🇺🇦 перевищення запасів

🇵🇱 przepełnienie zapasów

🇯🇵 在庫過剰

🇫🇷 surstockage

🇪🇸 exceso de inventario

🇹🇷 stok fazlası

🇰🇷 재고 과잉

🇸🇦 زيادة المخزون

🇨🇿 přebytek zásob

🇸🇰 prebytok zásob

🇨🇳 库存过剩

🇸🇮 presežek zalog

🇮🇸 ofgnótt á lager

🇰🇿 артық қор

🇬🇪 მეტალის მარაგი

🇦🇿 artıq ehtiyat

🇲🇽 exceso de inventario

Etymology

The term 'overstocking' combines the prefix 'over-', indicating excess, and 'stock', which originates from the Old English 'stocc', meaning trunk or pile of goods. Initially, stock indicated the supply of goods or merchandise kept on hand by a business. The use of 'over' suggests a surplus that surpasses the intended or optimal quantity necessary for effective operations. As businesses grew and the concept of inventory and supply chain management evolved, the term gained prominence in commerce, particularly in retail settings. By the late 20th century, increased competition and the rise of just-in-time inventory practices brought greater attention to issues surrounding overstocking, leading businesses to adopt more refined inventory management techniques.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,786 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.