Actieniveaus

Actieniveaus is a term used in inventory management to describe the quantities of goods or materials held in stock at a given moment. The concept focuses on measuring, controlling, and forecasting the amount of product available to meet demand while balancing costs associated with holding inventory.

Typical actieniveaus include the base level, safety stock, reorder point, and maximum stock. The base level represents the normal stock needed to cover expected demand over a chosen period. Safety stock is extra quantity kept to protect against variability in demand or supply. The reorder point signals when new stock should be ordered, taking into account lead time and consumption rate. Maximum stock sets an upper limit to prevent overstocking and tied-up capital.

Management of actieniveaus relies on data and forecasting. Methods include continuous or periodic review of stock, demand forecasting, and calculation of reorder points using the expected demand during lead time plus safety stock. Tools such as economic order quantity (EOQ) models, service level targets, and inventory optimization software are commonly used to determine optimal levels and reorder frequencies.

Applications of actieniveaus span manufacturing, retail, logistics, and healthcare. Properly managed stock levels help reduce stockouts and obsolescence, improve customer service, and minimize carrying costs. Challenges include demand volatility, supply disruptions, lead-time variability, and the need for accurate data and regular updates.

See also inventory management, stock control, reorder point, safety stock, and stock optimization.