(Ticaret) An inventory quantity planned to be on-hand at all times to provide a hedge against future uncertainty. Planning systems generate planned orders based on the quantity and timing needed to maintain the specified safety stock
Stock held at all times regardless of stock ordered using EOQ It is a buffer against unexpected increases in demand or lead time and unexpected unavailability of stock from suppliers
Taking lead time and usage into account, a company can determine the required safety stock for each item in inventory and trigger purchases or other replenishment of stock when safety stock points are reached
An inventory quantity planned to be on-hand at all times to provide a hedge against future uncertainty Planning systems generate planned orders based on the quantity and timing needed to maintain the specified safety stock
(1) In general, this is a quantity of stock planned to be in inventory to protect against fluctuations in demand and/or supply (2) In the context of master scheduling, safety stock can refer to additional inventory and/or capacity planned as protection against over planning or as a market hedge [APIC]
Quantity of an inventory item carried in stores or stock as a hedge against stockout resulting from above-average or unexpected demand during procurement lead time Also known as minimum or protective inventory, buffer inventory, cushion, or reserve