logisticsremain

Logisticsremain is a concept in supply chain management that denotes the residual inventory remaining in a distribution network after a cycle of demand fulfillment. It includes stock on hand, goods in transit, and buffer stock not yet allocated to orders. The term is not standardized, but appears in academic and industry discussions as a shorthand for inventory residuals.

Calculation and scope. A common definition is logisticsremain = starting inventory + inbound shipments + production output − customer demand − outbound transfers − losses (damage, obsolescence). Firms may adapt the formula to reflect in-transit stock and cross-warehouse transfers. The result indicates inventory to be planned, replenished, or redistributed.

Applications. It supports replenishment planning, safety stock setting, capacity planning, and performance reporting. By isolating residual stock, analysts can identify overstock or bottlenecks and adjust orders, transportation, or warehousing.

Limitations. The lack of standard definition means methods vary by company and system. Comparability depends on data quality and visibility; clear documentation is essential when using logisticsremain in reports.

Example. If a warehouse starts with 1,000 units, receives 300, fulfills 1,100, and sustains 50 losses, logisticsremain = 1,000 + 300 − 1,100 − 50 = 150 units.

See also. Inventory management, safety stock, in-transit inventory.