# Cycle stock

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Cycle stock is the portion of inventory consumed between two consecutive replenishment orders, covering predictable, average demand.

Cycle stock is the portion of inventory consumed between two consecutive replenishment orders, covering predictable, average demand. It follows the classic sawtooth pattern: at its peak immediately after delivery, approaching zero just before the next order arrives. Planners typically derive it from half the order quantity, assuming linear consumption. Unlike safety stock – which buffers against demand volatility or supply disruptions – cycle stock is a purely structural result of ordering in batches. Reducing batch sizes lowers cycle stock proportionally and frees up working capital; this is the core logic underpinning just-in-time supply strategies.

**Source:** [https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/umlaufbestand-39961/version-218208](https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/umlaufbestand-39961/version-218208)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Cycle stock |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 94 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/umlaufbestand-39961/version-218208 |

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