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"Cycle Stock"

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Definition: Cycle stock is the stock that is ordered from a supplier to meet the demand for a certain time period. It is based on a forecast for an item and is re-ordered at a point where the next delivery will occur just in time to meet demand for the next cycle.
Also Known As: Cycle Inventories
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