fournitures
Fournitures is a French term that broadly refers to the supplies, materials, or furnishings required to perform tasks or operate a business. In French, the word covers office supplies, industrial components, and physical furnishings. In English-language contexts, the term is sometimes used as a loanword to describe the category of items an organization purchases and keeps on hand for daily operations.
Typical categories include office supplies such as paper and writing instruments; maintenance items like lubricants and
Procurement of fournitures involves requisitioning needs, supplier selection, purchasing, and delivery, followed by inventory management and
Regulatory and sustainability considerations may affect the choice of fournitures, including safety standards, environmental impact, recycling,