Tilførslen

Tilførslen is a Danish noun that denotes the act or process of supplying something to a system, or the amount that is supplied within a given context. It is derived from the verb tilføre (“to supply, to bring to”) and is used across several fields to describe input, inflow, or provisioning.

In nutrition and physiology, tilførslen refers to the input of substances needed by the body, such as tilførslen af næringsstoffer (the supply of nutrients) or tilførslen af ilt (the supply of oxygen). In physiology, it can also describe blood flow to tissues, as in tilførslen af blod, which is closely related to perfusion.

In hydrology and water management, tilførslen designates the inflow or input of water into a system, such as a reservoir or river basin. It is used to quantify how much water enters a body of water over a period, often alongside outflow to assess balance and capacity.

In economics and logistics, tilførslen can refer to the supply of materials or goods to production lines or distribution networks. It encompasses the delivery of raw materials, components, and other inputs necessary for manufacturing or service provision.

The term is commonly contrasted with forbruget (consumption) or udførelsen (output), highlighting the relationship between what is brought into a system and what is used or produced. Tilførslen is often measured in units appropriate to the domain, such as grams or moles for nutrients, cubic meters per second for水 inflow, or units of goods in a supply chain.