{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Inventory Buffer","description":"A production planner books a firm delivery schedule, then deliberately sets stock levels above that baseline – the extra units are the inventory buffer, also called safety stock. When actual demand spikes or a supplier shipment arrives late, the buffer absorbs the shortfall and keeps operations running without a stockout. Buffer size is calculated from demand variability, supplier lead-time reliability, and the target service level. Carrying more buffer stock raises warehousing and capital costs","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/inventory-buffer","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-22T11:15:30.446469","citation":"https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/buffer-stock.asp","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/inventory-buffer","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Inventory Buffer · A production planner books a firm delivery schedule, then deliberately sets stock levels above that baseline – the extra units are the inventory buffer, also called safety stock. · Quelle: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/buffer-stock.asp"}