Warehouse & 3PL Glossary

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)

Also known as: MOQ

Minimum order quantity (MOQ) is the smallest amount of a product a supplier is willing to sell in a single order. Suppliers set MOQs to cover production costs, and buyers must factor them into purchasing and inventory plans.

In the warehouse: Teamship's WMS puts Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) to work as part of Inventory Management.

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Always Better Control (ABC) InventoryAnnual Holding CostBonded WarehouseEconomic Order Quantity (EOQ)First In, First Out (FIFO)Inventory Stock Turnover
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