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Backorder

Definition

Every company operates with limited resources to perform various business activities. Under this framework, it is possible that a company receives bulk orders from customers. In this situation, the companies ask a wholesaler or a supplier for additional stock to satisfy customers’ needs. These orders are termed as backorder.

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