← Back to glossary Category: Comerț B2B · Acronym: MOQ MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) Quick answer: The minimum quantity a supplier accepts per order — a factor that directly affects inventory levels, cash flow and unit cost. Key takeawaysCash flow — a high MOQ locks more cash in inventoryStorage space — large volumes need extra capacityExpiry / dead-stock risk — especially for perishable or seasonal goodsUnit cost — a higher MOQ usually brings a lower unit price What MOQ is MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) is the minimum number of units a supplier will sell in a single order. Suppliers impose MOQs to cover their production, setup and logistics costs. For the buyer, MOQ is a trade-off between a better unit price (at higher volumes) and tied-up capital + overstocking risk. MOQ's impact on the business Cash flow — a high MOQ locks more cash in inventory Storage space — large volumes need extra capacity Expiry / dead-stock risk — especially for perishable or seasonal goods Unit cost — a higher MOQ usually brings a lower unit price How to optimise it The optimal order decision balances the supplier's MOQ with real demand and safety stock. The EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) model helps find the quantity that minimises total cost (ordering + holding) while respecting the MOQ constraint. How Azuvio helps Azuvio, as an operational layer wired into the ERP, computes replenishment quantities from real demand and safety stock, respects each supplier's MOQ constraints, and auto-generates optimal orders. Result: less needlessly locked cash and less dead-stock. Azuvio is not accounting software — it automates the operational replenishment decision. Frequently askedWhat does MOQ mean?MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) is the minimum quantity a supplier accepts per order. It directly affects inventory levels, cash flow and product unit cost.Why do suppliers impose an MOQ?To cover their production, setup and logistics costs per order. Below a certain volume, the order is not profitable for the supplier.How do I optimise orders with MOQ constraints?By balancing MOQ with real demand and safety stock, ideally with the EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) model, which minimises total ordering + holding cost while respecting the MOQ.How does Azuvio help with MOQ?Azuvio computes replenishment quantities from real demand and safety stock, respects each supplier's MOQ and generates optimal orders — less locked cash and dead-stock. It is not accounting software. Where Azuvio fitsSoftware OMSConectori ERP Related termsSafety stock — Extra buffer inventory held to prevent stockouts caused by demand or supply variability.Replenishment — Automatically refilling picking locations from reserve stock to prevent stockouts during picking.VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) — The supplier manages stock at the customer/shelf — orders are triggered automatically at threshold, not issued manually.Purchase Order (PO) — The official document by which you buy from a supplier: agreed products, quantities, prices and terms. Last updated: 2026-07-06