Economic Order Quantity

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Definition: Economic Order Quantity


Economic Order Quantity

Quick Summary of Economic Order Quantity


EOQ. The amount of orders that minimizes total variable costs required to order and hold inventory.




Examples of Economic Order Quantity in a sentence


The economic order quantity was not an area that I had much interest in and I had my friend do it for me instead.

You should try and make sure that you make the right economic order quantity so that you don’t get more than you need.

In order to ensure the most cost efficient balance of stock on hand and stock ordered, Business Place, Inc uses the principle of economic order quantity to ensure a perfect balance between holding costs and purchase costs for its top selling products.


Synonyms For Economic Order Quantity


EOQ


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Economic Order Quantity are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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