minimumnivå
Minimumnivå is a term used in Swedish, Norwegian, and other Nordic contexts to denote the lowest permissible or required level for a given variable within a system, process, or policy. It acts as a threshold that ensures safety, reliability, or compliance. When a measured value falls at or below the minimumnivå, predefined actions—such as triggering replenishment, initiating maintenance, or alerting decision-makers—are typically initiated. Unlike a goal or target, which aims for a higher desirable level, a minimumnivå sets the floor that must be maintained.
Common applications include inventory management, where the minimumnivå represents the minimum stock kept on hand before
Minimumnivå values are defined by policy, regulation, or organizational decision and can be fixed or dynamic.
The word combines minimum and nivå (level) in Nordic languages; it is closely related to terms such