Bedarfs

Bedarfs is the genitive singular form of the German noun Bedarf, used in formal and technical contexts to denote a need, demand, or requirement. The standard plural is Bedarfe, and the nominative singular is der Bedarf. In everyday language, Bedarf is often translated as “need” or “demand” in English, with Bedarfs appearing in fixed phrases such as des Bedarfs (of the need).

In economics and operations management, Bedarf describes the quantity of goods or services required to meet planned production, inventory targets, or customer demand. The term appears in compounds such as Bedarfsplanung (planning of needs), Bedarfermittlung (determination of needs), and Bedarfsdeckung (fulfillment of needs).

Bedarfe are used at organizational and market levels to specify material requirements, especially when linked to production and procurement. In manufacturing, the related concept Materialbedarf denotes the raw materials and parts needed to complete a production run. The idea also covers consumer needs in general and has practical applications in household planning, budgeting, and procurement strategies.

In practice, Bedarfs analysis relies on forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management to align available resources with expected needs. The concept helps organizations balance supply with demand, reduce stockouts, and optimize procurement and production processes.

See also: Bedarf, Bedarfsplanung, Bedarfermittlung, Bedarfsdeckung, Materialbedarf, Nachfrage.