MOQ
Procurement
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
Minimum Order Quantity
Smallest quantity a supplier will accept for one purchase order or production batch.
Examples
- 01The supplier's MOQ for the special gasket is 5,000 pieces, although the plant uses only 1,200 a year.
- 02Before ordering, the buyer compares the cost of the MOQ, including storage and ageing risk, with a higher price for a smaller lot.
- 03Negotiating the MOQ down to 1,500 pieces cuts stock by EUR 8,000 and the risk of scrap after a design change.