In a make-to-stock environment, the most appropriate measure of the availability of products to ship is the fill rate. Fill rate measures the percentage of customer orders that can be fulfilled from available inventory without delay. Key aspects include:
* Customer Satisfaction: A high fill rate indicates that customers receive their orders promptly, leading to higher satisfaction levels.
* Inventory Efficiency: It reflects the efficiency of inventory management practices and the ability to maintain adequate stock levels to meet demand.
* Order Fulfillment: The fill rate directly impacts the order fulfillment process and is a critical metric for assessing the effectiveness of supply chain operations.
References:
* Coyle, J. J., Langley, C. J., Novack, R. A., & Gibson, B. J. (2016). Supply Chain Management: A
* Logistics Perspective. Cengage Learning.
* Ballou, R. H. (2004). Business Logistics/Supply Chain Management. Pearson.

Section: Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
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