Stock

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005662",
  "term": "Stock",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A supply of raw materials, components, or finished goods held by a manufacturer for future use or sale. Managing stock levels involves balancing the costs of holding inventory against the risk of running out of necessary items. Inventory management systems track stock using methods like FIFO (first-in, first-out) or LIFO (last-in, first-out).",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "see_also": [
    "ballstock",
    "bar stock",
    "barstock"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Werftgerüst",
    "es": "grada",
    "fr": "chantier naval"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/stock/"
}