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Fill Rate
The percentage of customer orders fulfilled from available inventory without backorders or stockouts.
Definition
Fill rate measures supply chain efficiency and inventory availability by indicating how many orders are fully satisfied on first shipment.
Overview
High fill rates reflect efficient inventory management and strong customer satisfaction, while low fill rates indicate stock issues.
Role
The percentage of customer orders fulfilled from available inventory without backorders or stockouts.
Focus
High fill rates reflect efficient inventory management and strong customer satisfaction, while low fill rates indicate stock issues.
Example
If a warehouse receives 1,000 orders and ships 950 complete, the fill rate is 95%.
FAQs
Q: Can you give an example of Fill Rate?
A: If a warehouse receives 1,000 orders and ships 950 complete, the fill rate is 95%.