készlettervezést

Készlettervezés is a Hungarian term that translates to "inventory planning" or "stock planning" in English. It refers to the process of determining the optimal quantity of goods or materials a company should hold in stock at any given time to meet demand while minimizing costs. This involves forecasting future demand, considering lead times for replenishment, and analyzing various costs associated with holding inventory, such as storage, obsolescence, and capital costs, as well as the costs of stockouts, such as lost sales and customer dissatisfaction.

Effective készlettervezés aims to strike a balance between having enough stock to satisfy customer orders promptly and avoiding excessive inventory that ties up capital and incurs significant holding expenses. Various methods and models are employed in this process, including Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) models, Just-In-Time (JIT) systems, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP). The choice of method often depends on the industry, the nature of the products, and the company's specific operational strategies.

The goal of készlettervezés is to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. Companies that master inventory planning can achieve a competitive advantage by ensuring product availability without incurring unnecessary financial burdens. It is a critical component of supply chain management and operations management.