Logisticsremain
Logisticsremain is a concept in supply chain management that denotes the residual inventory remaining in a distribution network after a cycle of demand fulfillment. It includes stock on hand, goods in transit, and buffer stock not yet allocated to orders. The term is not standardized, but appears in academic and industry discussions as a shorthand for inventory residuals.
Calculation and scope. A common definition is logisticsremain = starting inventory + inbound shipments + production output − customer demand
Applications. It supports replenishment planning, safety stock setting, capacity planning, and performance reporting. By isolating residual
Limitations. The lack of standard definition means methods vary by company and system. Comparability depends on
Example. If a warehouse starts with 1,000 units, receives 300, fulfills 1,100, and sustains 50 losses, logisticsremain
See also. Inventory management, safety stock, in-transit inventory.