pooltöödeldud

Pooltöödeldud is Estonian terminology used to describe goods that have undergone some processing but are not yet finished products. It refers to items that are in a partial stage of manufacture and require additional operations before they can be sold as final products or used in further production.

In practice, pooltöödeldud goods are considered work-in-progress or semi-finished products. They may have received basic shaping, cutting, forming, or initial processing, but still need further processes such as machining, assembly, finishing, painting, or packaging. The concept is common across several industries, including metalworking, woodworking, construction, and electronics manufacturing, as well as in logistics and procurement.

The classification helps companies plan capacity, lead times, and workflows by clarifying what steps remain to complete the product. It also influences costing and pricing, with the expectation that additional processing adds value and incurs further costs. Inventory management systems may track pooltöödeldud items separately from raw materials and finished goods to reflect their current stage in the production cycle.

While the exact definition of pooltöödeldud can vary between industries and firms, the overarching idea is consistent: these are intermediate goods that sit between raw materials and finished products, signaling that further work is required to reach the final specification.