What does "underpurchasing" mean?

`n.`采购不足的行为 `v.`采购不足；购买不足

How do you pronounce "underpurchasing"?

The pronunciation is //ˌʌndəˈpɜːtʃəsɪŋ//. Listen to American and British pronunciations on this page.

underpurchasing

[US]//ˌʌndəˈpɜːtʃəsɪŋ//

[UK]//ˌʌndərˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ//

Translation

v.to purchase less than what is needed or required; to buy fewer items than necessary or expected
n.the act or instance of purchasing less than required

Phrases & Collocations

underpurchasing goods

underpurchasing inventory

underpurchasing stock

underpurchasing supplies

underpurchasing problem

underpurchasing issue

underpurchasing risk

underpurchasing trend

underpurchasing strategy

Example Sentences

underpurchasing inventory can lead to stockouts during peak seasons.

the company was criticized for underpurchasing essential supplies.

underpurchasing raw materials has caused production delays.

many small businesses suffer from underpurchasing due to limited cash flow.

underpurchasing in healthcare has resulted in equipment shortages.

the retailer admitted to underpurchasing holiday merchandise.

underpurchasing of training materials affected employee development.

underpurchasing of safety equipment violates workplace regulations.

the school district was found guilty of underpurchasing textbooks.

underpurchasing software licenses exposed the company to security risks.

strategic underpurchasing can be a deliberate cost-cutting measure.