saattavuus

Saatavuus is the Finnish term for availability or obtainability. It describes the degree to which a resource, system, or service can be accessed or obtained when needed. The concept is central in fields such as logistics, procurement, and information technology.

In logistics and supply chain management, saatavuus refers to stock availability—the extent to which products are accessible in the required quantity at the right time. In IT and digital services, saatavuus denotes service availability or uptime, often expressed as a percentage and linked to service level agreements. In telecommunications, cloud computing, and critical infrastructure, it covers the reliability of networks, servers, and applications.

Measurement and management: Saatavuuden arviointi uses metrics such as uptime percentage, mean time between failures (MTBF), and mean time to repair (MTTR). Achieving high saatavuus typically requires redundancy, robust infrastructure, proper maintenance, and effective incident response. Planning tools include inventory optimization, capacity planning, and disaster recovery strategies.

Spelling and usage: The normative Finnish spelling is saatavuus. The form saattavuus is generally considered a misspelling and should be avoided in formal writing. In some informal contexts, the variations may occur, but standard terminology remains saatavuus.