the method of determining how much stock should be held and how much needs to be reordered and when, with the aim of controlling stock holding costs while maintaining efficient operation of the business. Glossary of Business Terms
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stock control UK US noun [U] COMMERCE, PRODUCTION
► the process of making sure that the right amount of goods is available for sale or the right amount of materials is available to use: »
Tight stock control helped the group improve profit margins.
»They use computerized stock control programs.
Financial and business terms. 2012.