What is a buffer stock?
stock held to cope with unforeseen demand
what does kanban mean?
a card or object that is a signal to move or provide resources to a factory
what does lead time mean?
the time between ordering and receiving supplies
what is the re-order level?
the level of current stock when new orders are placed
what is re-order quantity?
the amount of stock ordered when an object is placed
what is stock rotation?
the flow of stock in and out of storage
what does work in progress mean?
a partially finished product/good