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Overstock

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈstɑːk/Volume
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Business ContextPlay
Overstocked items often lead to sales or discounts to clear the inventory. SlideShops overstocked on swimsuits will have summer clearance sales.
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Possible WastePlay
Overstocking implies potential waste or loss, as excess goods may not sell. SlideWe overstocked on holiday goods, and some might go to waste.
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Planning ErrorPlay
Using 'overstock' can suggest poor planning or overestimation of demand. SlideThey overstocked on phones assuming high demand, but misjudged the market.