1) Also called “emergency stockA particular quantity of product to be stocked and...”. A level of additional stockAll the goods or merchandise are stored in a wareh... that is preserved to prevent risk of stock outs. 2) The inventory1) Raw materials, work in process, finished goods,... a company holds above normal needs as a buffer1) A quantity of materials awaiting further proces... against delays in receipt of supply or changes in customer1) In VMI, the trading partner or reseller, i.e., ... demand.