A stockout, or out-of-stock (OOS) event is an event that causes inventory to be exhausted. While out-of-stocks can occur along the entire supply chain, the most visible kind are retail out-of …

Dec 11, 2023 · A stockout (or out-of-stock) is when a business runs out of a product in its inventory. Stockouts are best known for occurring in retail stores but can happen anywhere in …

Jul 23, 2025 · Stockouts happen when a product's supply cannot keep up with demand or when inventory control fails to replenish supplies promptly. Stockouts can cause a company's …

Oct 9, 2025 · A stockout is when a business runs out of available inventory for customers to purchase. Learn the definition, causes, and solutions in this definitive guide.

Feb 22, 2022 · Stockouts are inventory shortages that arise from issues such as shipment errors, supply chain delays, lack of raw materials, shrinkage, and human error. Preventing stockouts …

Nov 13, 2025 · What is a Stockout? A stockout occurs when customer orders for a product exceed the amount of inventory kept on hand. This situation arises when demand is higher …

Apr 1, 2022 · A stockout is an event in which a product is exhausted in inventory and, therefore, unavailable to fulfill an order. Ideally, a business becomes aware of any stockouts before …

Nov 25, 2025 · When you walk into a store and see empty shelves, or when your production line suddenly stops because a critical component isn't available, you're witnessing a stockout …

Oct 31, 2024 · You don’t need to fear a stockout—with the right planning, you can eliminate them almost entirely. In this blog, we’ll equip you with the knowledge and strategies to prevent …

Oct 8, 2025 · A stockout occurs when a product is completely unavailable and customers cannot place orders. A backorder allows customers to place orders for out-of-stock items with the …