BusinessAugust 24, 2026
understocking
un-der-STOK-ing
Definition
The act of keeping an insufficient amount of goods in inventory to meet customer demand.
Etymology
The word combines the prefix 'under-' (meaning below or less than) with 'stocking,' which is derived from the Old English word 'stocc' meaning trunk or log, later evolving to mean a supply of goods.
In the news
The article uses the term to highlight a common operational pitfall for SMEs, noting that it leads to missed sales and dissatisfied customers.
Nigeria SMEs: AI for revenue increase while reducing cost
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