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ERP glossary · Inventory

What is Economic order quantity (EOQ)?

Definition

Economic order quantity is the order size that minimises the combined cost of placing orders and holding stock.

The classic formula is the square root of (2 × annual demand × cost per order ÷ holding cost per unit per year).

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