WHAT IS A BUFFER ORDER?
A buffer order is not a “real” customer order but a placeholder. It’s created to cover expected demand or potential demand (for example, rejects, scrap, or forecasted top-up). You can’t dispatch a buffer order directly- the buffer order units simply decrease when the actual sales come through.
WHAT IS A NEGATIVE BUFFER ORDER?
A negative buffer order does the opposite: it subtracts units from that safety cushion when you realise you no longer need the extras (for example, fewer rejects than expected or an over-production). It brings inventory back down to the right level.
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How to Create a Buffer Order