order quantity
[ˈɔrdər ˈkwɑntəti]
nounpl: order quantities
quantidade de pedido
1. The specific amount or number of units of a product requested in a purchase order or sales order
The order quantity for this item is 500 units.
A quantidade de pedido para este item é 500 unidades.
2. In inventory management, the amount of stock to be ordered at one time to minimize costs and meet demand
We need to calculate the optimal order quantity to reduce holding costs.
Precisamos calcular a quantidade de pedido ideal para reduzir custos de armazenagem.
3. The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), a formula used to determine the most cost-effective number of units to order
The order quantity calculation takes into account ordering costs and carrying costs.
O cálculo da quantidade de pedido leva em consideração custos de pedido e custos de carregamento.
This is a technical business term widely used in supply chain management, procurement, and inventory control across both Brazilian and American commercial contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly used in manufacturing and e-commerce sectors, while in the USA it's standard terminology in logistics and retail operations. The concept is fundamental to efficient business operations and cost management.
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