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Fill Rate
The percentage of customer orders fulfilled from available inventory without backorders or stockouts.
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Updated 2025-10-01
Definition
Fill rate measures supply chain efficiency and inventory availability by indicating how many orders are fully satisfied on first shipment.
Overview
Overview
High fill rates reflect efficient inventory management and strong customer satisfaction, while low fill rates indicate stock issues.
Calculation
Fill Rate = (Number of Orders Fulfilled Complete / Total Orders) * 100%
Example
If a warehouse receives 1,000 orders and ships 950 complete, the fill rate is 95%.
Tags
#Fill Rate#Inventory Management#Customer Satisfaction#Metrics
Related Terms
Inventory Turnover
Reorder Point Formula (ROP Formula)
Demand Planning
