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
Coordinating orders and stock across participating sales channels and locations to support eligible delivery or collection workflows.
On-Hand Quantity
On-hand quantity is the physical count of a SKU at a location. It includes units already allocated to orders as well as units still available to sell. A supplie…
Overstock
Excess inventory beyond what is needed to meet forecasted demand, resulting in higher holding costs and potential markdowns.
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