在庫調整

zaiko chōsei
inventory adjustment

売上が落ちたため、在庫調整を行いました。

We adjusted our inventory because sales dropped.


Business
formal

The process of managing inventory levels to match supply with demand, often by reducing excess stock.

メーカーは需要の減少に伴い、在庫調整を発表した。

The manufacturer announced an inventory adjustment due to decreased demand.

小売店は季節商品の在庫調整を行う必要がある。

Retailers need to adjust inventory for seasonal products.

Often involves reducing production or liquidating stock to prevent overstocking.

Collocations

在庫調整中during inventory adjustment在庫調整策inventory adjustment strategy在庫調整の必要性need for inventory adjustment

Related Phrases

在庫管理phrase
inventory management
在庫過剰phrase
overstocking

Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

在庫調整 is often used in financial reports or business meetings. For example, '在庫調整を発表する' (to announce an inventory adjustment) is a common phrase in corporate communications.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overproduction

Overproduction leads to the need for 在庫調整. Always align production with actual demand forecasts to minimize excess inventory.

Word Origin

Composed of 在庫 (zaiko, 'inventory') + 調整 (chōsei, 'adjustment'). 在庫 is a Sino-Japanese compound meaning 'goods in stock,' and 調整 means 'adjustment' or 'regulation,' reflecting the act of balancing supply and demand.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in business contexts, especially in manufacturing, retail, and supply chain management. The term implies a deliberate action to correct imbalances in inventory levels.

Word Breakdown

在庫
inventory / goods in stock
root
+
調整
adjustment / regulation
root
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