inventory level

[ˈɪnvəntɔːri ˈlɛvəl]
nounpl: inventory levels
nível de estoque
1. The quantity of goods or materials currently held in stock at a specific point in time
The warehouse manager checked the inventory level to ensure we had enough products for the upcoming sales.
O gerente do armazém verificou o nível de estoque para garantir que tínhamos produtos suficientes para a venda futura.
2. The measurement or assessment of available stock in a business or organization
We need to maintain optimal inventory levels to balance storage costs and customer demand.
Precisamos manter níveis de estoque ideais para equilibrar custos de armazenamento e demanda dos clientes.
3. The amount of merchandise or raw materials kept for business operations
Low inventory levels may result in stockouts and lost sales opportunities.
Baixos níveis de estoque podem resultar em falta de produtos e perda de oportunidades de vendas.
In Brazilian business culture, inventory management is critical for small and medium enterprises (PMEs) due to cash flow constraints. Maintaining appropriate inventory levels (nível de estoque) is essential for competitiveness, particularly in retail and manufacturing sectors. In the USA, just-in-time inventory concepts have influenced how companies approach inventory levels to minimize waste.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stock levelinventory quantitystock amountinventory position
Antonyms / Antônimos
stockoutinventory shortage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nível de estoque
Most common term in Brazilian business Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
nível de estoque
Standard usage in business contexts
São Paulo
nível de estoque
Preferred in commercial and industrial sectors
Portugal
nível de inventário / nível de stock
Both terms used; 'stock' more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

inventory managementwarehouse managementstock controlsupply chainreorder pointsafety stock

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep inventory levels steady
low inventory levels
high inventory levels
optimize inventory levels
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