Stückgrößen
Stückgrößen, in production and supply chain management, denote the quantity produced or processed in a single batch or lot. They are a central decision variable in production planning, inventory control and procurement, influencing capacity requirements, lead times and service levels. The chosen Stückgröße affects how often setups or changeovers occur, how much work-in-progress is in the system, and how quickly demand can be met.
Larger Stückgrößen reduce the need for frequent changeovers and lower per-unit setup costs, but they increase
Economic considerations often guide the choice of Stückgröße. Classic models include the Economic Lot Size (EOQ)
Variants and concepts include lot-for-lot (producing exactly the amount demanded in a period), fixed batch sizes,
Industries applying the concept range from consumer goods and electronics to pharmaceuticals, food processing and printing,