{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Safety Stock","description":"Safety stock is the inventory held above projected demand to buffer against unexpected fluctuations in consumption and supply-side delays. Its core purpose is to prevent stockouts – the depletion of on-hand inventory – which can trigger production stoppages or missed deliveries. Supply chain and inventory managers calculate the optimal safety stock level based on demand variability, lead-time variability, and the target service level. A higher safety stock reduces stockout risk but raises holdin","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/safety-stock","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-22T13:47:25.683472","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_stock","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/safety-stock","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Safety Stock · Safety stock is the inventory held above projected demand to buffer against unexpected fluctuations in consumption and supply-side delays. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_stock"}