Tagesmenge

Tagesmenge, literally “daily quantity,” is a planning value used in German-speaking business contexts to specify the amount of a material to be produced, purchased, or consumed within a single day. It functions as a target in production scheduling, as well as in procurement and inventory management, and its exact interpretation can vary by context.

In production planning, Tagesmenge defines the daily output needed to meet forecast demand while respecting capacity constraints. For procurement, it represents the daily material requirement used to calculate orders with suppliers, often adjusted for lead times and lot sizes. In inventory management, the daily usage rate (Tagesverbrauch) informs reorder points and safety stock, helping to keep stock levels aligned with daily needs.

Calculation and examples: Tagesmenge can be derived from forecasted daily demand or by dividing a time-bound requirement by the number of operating days. For example, a forecast of 730,000 units per year yields about 2,000 units per day if accounting for 365 operation days, or about 2,920 units per day if 250 operation days are assumed. In practice, weekends, holidays, maintenance, and demand variability are addressed by applying a buffer or safety stock.

Usage and terminology: Tagesmenge is common in German-language logistics, production planning, and ERP discussions. It is often discussed alongside related terms such as Tagesbedarf (daily requirement) and Tagesverbrauch (daily consumption). The specific meaning can vary by company or sector, reflecting different planning horizons and operational realities.