ordremengde

Ordremængde is a Danish term used in procurement, inventory management, and production planning to denote the quantity of items specified in an order. In English, it is commonly translated as order quantity. The concept applies to both purchase orders issued to suppliers and production orders issued within an organization.

Definition and scope: The ordremængde is the number of units the buyer requests to be delivered or the factory is instructed to produce. It can apply at the line-item level within an order or as the total quantity across multiple items. The ordremængde is a key planning parameter that influences lead times, inventory levels, and supplier commitments.

Calculation and factors: Determining ordremængde involves demand forecasts, safety stock, minimum order quantities (MOQ) set by suppliers, packaging constraints, and lot-size optimization models such as the economic order quantity (EOQ). In ERP and procurement systems, ordremængde fields are filled during order creation and may be adjusted as demand changes or supply conditions evolve.

Impact and management: A larger ordremængde increases carrying costs and tied-up capital but can reduce order frequency and administrative effort. A smaller ordremængde reduces risk of excess stock but raises the risk of stockouts and more frequent supplier interactions. Many organizations use replenishment rules or automated systems to optimize ordremængde in real time.

Terminology: While common in Danish-language contexts, the term is sometimes used in international supply-chain documentation. Related concepts include MOQ, batch size, lot size, lead time, and safety stock.