orderable

Orderable is an adjective describing something that can be ordered or procured. In everyday usage, it applies to goods, services, or items that customers can purchase through an ordering process, typically via a catalog or online storefront. The term signals that an item is available for request, often with a stated price and a process to place an order, rather than being immediately ready for shipment.

In retail and procurement, an item described as orderable may not be currently in stock. It remains purchasable because the supplier can fulfill the order, often after a lead time. This contrasts with items that are in stock (ready to ship) and with items that are unavailable. Orderable listings usually include details such as price, configurable options, delivery estimates, and minimum order quantities, and some products are “orderable on request,” requiring confirmation from a sales representative.

From an inventory management perspective, orderable items are tracked alongside statuses such as in stock, on order, and backorder. An item may be flagged as orderable if purchasing rules permit placing a purchase order with a supplier, after which fulfillment follows the supplier’s lead times. The concept is also used in catalogs of services or customizable products, where customers can request or initiate an order rather than purchase an immediately deliverable item.

In mathematics and related fields, orderable can describe a structure that can be endowed with a total order, or a set that admits a linear ordering, though this usage is more specialized than the commerce sense.