# Inventory call-off system

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> A production line needs components – instead of placing a purchase order, the buyer sends a call-off instruction to the supplier's nearby consignment stock.

A production line needs components – instead of placing a purchase order, the buyer sends a call-off instruction to the supplier's nearby consignment stock. That is the core of an inventory call-off system: the supplier holds agreed quantities ready, and the buyer triggers deliveries based on actual consumption or fixed schedules rather than forecast-driven orders. The buyer benefits from leaner inventory and lower carrying costs; the supplier takes on greater responsibility for stock availability. This differs from a blanket order, which fixes total volume but leaves individual delivery dates and quantities open.

**Source:** [https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/bestandsabrufsystem-39238](https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/bestandsabrufsystem-39238)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Inventory call-off system |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 92 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/bestandsabrufsystem-39238 |

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