supplymonitoring
nounUK /səˈplaɪ ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/
US /səˈplaɪ ˈmɑːnɪtərɪŋ/
Watching over the things we have to make sure we don't run out.
The school does supply monitoring to check that there are enough pencils and paper for everyone.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Keeping an eye on how much of something is being used so you can order more in time.
Supply monitoring helped the bakery know when to buy more flour.
3. A computer system that checks that goods are always available.
The hospital uses supply monitoring to make sure bandages never run out.
4. The job of watching deliveries and storage to prevent waste or theft.
Good supply monitoring stopped the shop from losing money on missing items.