Overstock
verb
To supply or fill with more than is needed or can be used; to have more of something than is necessary or desirable.
The store overstocked on winter coats and had to offer large discounts to sell them all.
noun
An excessive amount of stock or supplies.
The overstock from last season's merchandise will be sold at a discount.
verb
To supply or fill with more than is needed or can be used; to have more of something than is necessary or desirable.
The store overstocked on winter coats and had to offer large discounts to sell them all.
noun
An excessive amount of stock or supplies.
The overstock from last season's merchandise will be sold at a discount.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Business Context
Overstocked items often lead to sales or discounts to clear the inventory.
Shops overstocked on swimsuits will have summer clearance sales.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Waste
Overstocking implies potential waste or loss, as excess goods may not sell.
We overstocked on holiday goods, and some might go to waste.
Pro Tip 3/3Planning Error
Using 'overstock' can suggest poor planning or overestimation of demand.
They overstocked on phones assuming high demand, but misjudged the market.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Context
Overstocked items often lead to sales or discounts to clear the inventory.
Shops overstocked on swimsuits will have summer clearance sales.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Waste
Overstocking implies potential waste or loss, as excess goods may not sell.
We overstocked on holiday goods, and some might go to waste.
Pro Tip 3/3Planning Error
Using 'overstock' can suggest poor planning or overestimation of demand.
They overstocked on phones assuming high demand, but misjudged the market.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Context
Overstocked items often lead to sales or discounts to clear the inventory.
Shops overstocked on swimsuits will have summer clearance sales.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Waste
Overstocking implies potential waste or loss, as excess goods may not sell.
We overstocked on holiday goods, and some might go to waste.
Pro Tip 3/3Planning Error
Using 'overstock' can suggest poor planning or overestimation of demand.
They overstocked on phones assuming high demand, but misjudged the market.
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Bringing glasses to the...
the in the building of these the the clinic model has not found it's mcdonalds formula the clinic model has been enhanced recently by a new not-for-profit group called frames for the world that collects overstock frames from industry that would otherwise be
Video examples
Bringing glasses to the...
the in the building of these the the clinic model has not found it's mcdonalds formula the clinic model has been enhanced recently by a new not-for-profit group called frames for the world that collects overstock frames from industry that would otherwise be
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Quote examples
Jonathan Raymond
American Writer
It was Dell who came out with their build-on-demand process, where they are able to keep a zero balance inventory. That means they don't purchase parts until an order is received. That is a way to greatly reduced overhead, since you don't need to warehouse parts or overstock parts you may not end up using.
Quote examples
Mickey Drexler
American Businessman
Don't be buying out of emotion. Buy less if you love something but feel it's a risky item. We don't want overstock. And remember: No profit, no fun!
Quote examples
Jonathan Raymond
American Writer
It was Dell who came out with their build-on-demand process, where they are able to keep a zero balance inventory. That means they don't purchase parts until an order is received. That is a way to greatly reduced overhead, since you don't need to warehouse parts or overstock parts you may not end up using.
Quote examples
Mickey Drexler
American Businessman
Don't be buying out of emotion. Buy less if you love something but feel it's a risky item. We don't want overstock. And remember: No profit, no fun!
Example 1 of 2
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