Supply Chain Glossary
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Glossary — Letter O
3 supply chain, inventory, and fulfillment terms starting with O. Plain-English definitions for e-commerce merchants.
Omnichannel Fulfillment
A strategy that integrates inventory and order management across all sales channels — online, retail, and marketplace — to fulfill orders from the most efficien…
On-Hand Quantity
The total physical count of a SKU currently in stock and available in a warehouse or storage location at any given moment.
Overstock
Excess inventory beyond what is needed to meet forecasted demand, resulting in higher holding costs and potential markdowns.
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