{"id":7884,"date":"2024-09-10T09:41:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T09:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/?p=7884"},"modified":"2026-03-27T07:29:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T07:29:43","slug":"backorders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/backorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid Backorders in Your Business with These 7 Simple Strategies!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever faced the challenge of frustrating backorders in your company\u2019s inventory, leading to delays and unhappy customers? Backorders are one of the more disruptive inventory problems a business can face.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They delayed deliveries, backorders can lead to higher costs, lost sales, and diminished customer trust. But don\u2019t worry, there are effective solutions to tackle this problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you&#8217;ll explore backorder meaning, seven powerful strategies, including leveraging technology like inventory management software, to help you prevent backorders, ensuring smoother operations and more satisfied customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div id=\"toc_group_article\" style=''>\r\n\t<p style='font-size:25px;font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:0px'>\r\n\t\tTable of Contents\r\n\t<\/p>\r\n\t<ul id=\"list_toc\" class='list_toc'><\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"placeholder-toc\"><\/div>\r\n<div id=\"toc\">\r\n    <div class=\"header\">\r\n\t<span class=\"toc-title\" id=\"toc-title\">Content Lists<\/span>\t\r\n\t <i class=\"toc-icon\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"header-icon\">\r\n          <path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\" \/>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n      <\/i>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"list\">\r\n      <ul id=\"toc-list\"><\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\/* Simple styling for the TOC *\/\r\n\t\r\n\t#toc ul li:last-child {\r\n    padding-bottom: 16px; 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background-color: #fffacd; border-radius: 25px 25px 25px 25px;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: none;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"background-color: #990000; color: #ffffff; padding: 5px;\"><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A <a href=\"#A\">backorder occurs<\/a> when a business cannot fulfill a customer order because the item is out of stock, often resulting in lost sales, order cancellations, and reduced customer trust.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"#B\">three root causes of backorders<\/a> are poor warehouse management, demand exceeding supply, and human errors such as miscounting or data entry mistakes. <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Real-time stock monitoring and advanced demand forecasting are among the <a href=\"#C\">most effective strategies<\/a> to prevent backorders before they disrupt operations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#D\">Creating contingency plans<\/a> such as securing backup suppliers and maintaining emergency stock reserves is essential for keeping a consistent product supply during unexpected disruptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong><span id=\"em\">What is a Backorder?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-68.webp\" alt=\"what is backorders\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-68.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-68-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-68-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-68-150x75.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-68-696x348.webp 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span id=\"A\"><\/span>A backorder occurs when a customer places an order for an item that is currently out of stock. Rather than canceling the order outright, the business acknowledges it and commits to fulfilling it once stock is replenished. This condition often occurs in companies <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/cloud-inventory-management-software-philippines\/\">that experience high demand or problems in the supply chain<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The backorder situation is not something that the company can underestimate. Quoted from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismworld.org\/supply-management-news-and-reports\/news-publications\/inside-supply-management-magazine\/blog\/2021\/2021-08\/the-monthly-metric-back-order-rate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ismworld<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 70% of companies in the world lose sales opportunities due to backorders. This can happen due to an imbalance between demand and availability of goods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span id=\"B\"><\/span>Not only that, the occurrence of backorders can reduce customer satisfaction. Customers who have to wait a long time for their goods may switch to competitors. In addition, backorders can also increase operational costs, as companies have to incur additional costs to fulfill pending orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span id=\"mgk\">What Causes Backorders?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33677 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-27-2026-10_03_43-AM-e1774580748218-1024x336.webp\" alt=\"what causes backorders\" width=\"696\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-27-2026-10_03_43-AM-e1774580748218-1024x336.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-27-2026-10_03_43-AM-e1774580748218-300x98.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-27-2026-10_03_43-AM-e1774580748218-768x252.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-27-2026-10_03_43-AM-e1774580748218-150x49.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-27-2026-10_03_43-AM-e1774580748218-696x228.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-27-2026-10_03_43-AM-e1774580748218-1068x350.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-27-2026-10_03_43-AM-e1774580748218.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backorders arise due to multiple factors within the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/inventory-management-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inventory management system,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often originating from significant gaps in various operational areas. Identifying these root causes is essential to reducing backorders and ensuring a smooth supply chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Bad warehouse management<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/top-warehouse-management-systems\/\">major cause of backorders is poor warehouse management<\/a> : disorganized storage, inaccurate inventory counts, inefficient shelving, or issues in picking and packing processes can create a mismatch between listed stock and actual inventory. This discrepancy can result in unexpected shortages, making stock out for fulfillment despite being shown in the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Demand surpassing supply<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another frequent cause of backorders occurs when customer demand exceeds available stock. This often happens <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/inventory-forecasting-software\/\">due to inaccurate demand forecasts<\/a>, sudden order surges, or unanticipated market trends. When businesses fail to properly align inventory levels with changing demand, shortages occur, leading to stock out or backlogged orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Human errors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite advancements in technology, human errors still play a significant role in causing backorders. Mistakes like mislabeling, miscounting, data entry errors, or inaccuracies in order processing can disrupt inventory records, leading to discrepancies between actual and expected stock. These unintentional errors can cause delays in fulfillment, resulting in backorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Calculate the Right Order Quantity When Backorders Occur<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-69.webp\" alt=\"eoq with backorders\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-69.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-69-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-69-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-69-150x75.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-69-696x348.webp 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">One often-overlooked factor in backorder prevention is knowing exactly how much to reorder and when. The <strong>Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) with backorders<\/strong> is a formula that helps businesses determine the optimal order size while accounting for the fact that some level of backorder may be tolerable. Unlike the standard EOQ model, this variation factors in backorder costs against holding costs, allowing businesses to find a balance where carrying less inventory is acceptable as long as the cost of delayed fulfillment stays within a defined threshold.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span id=\"C\"><\/span><span id=\"D\"><\/span>The formula works on the principle that holding excess stock is expensive, but so is keeping customers waiting. By calculating the point where both costs are minimized together, businesses can make more deliberate restocking decisions rather than reactive ones. This is particularly useful for companies with predictable demand cycles or those managing a large SKU range where tying up capital in safety stock across every product line is not practical.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Issue of Backorders and How to Resolve It<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-70.webp\" alt=\"issue of backorder and how to resolve it\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-70.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-70-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-70-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-70-150x75.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-70-696x348.webp 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backorders pose a complex challenge for businesses, impacting multiple aspects of their operations. Tackling these issues demands a strategic approach, a clear understanding of the causes behind backorders, and the implementation of proactive solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1) Product cost and batch sizes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balancing product cost with batch sizes is essential for avoiding backorders. Efficiently managing production costs while determining the right batch sizes ensures adequate inventory levels. If this balance is not achieved, it can result in either overstocking or stock shortages, both leading to potential backorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2) Ensure effective inventory management<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong inventory management is crucial for preventing backorders. Accurate demand forecasting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/e-commerce-inventory-management-software\/\">real-time stock tracking<\/a>, and maintaining optimized inventory levels reduce the chances of shortages, helping to meet customer demand without delays or backlogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3) Order cancellations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backorders frequently lead to order cancellations because of extended wait times. When customers encounter uncertainty or lengthy delays, they may choose to cancel their orders. Reducing backorders helps lower the likelihood of cancellations, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4) Loss of customers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failing to fulfill orders on time can result in customer dissatisfaction and eventual loss. Backorders strain relationships, weakening trust and loyalty. Preventing them is key to retaining customers and building lasting relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5) Decline in market share<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing backorders can negatively impact a company&#8217;s market share. Missed sales opportunities due to unfulfilled orders weaken the company\u2019s competitive advantage. Avoiding backorders is crucial for maintaining a strong market position and driving business growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, Preventing backorders is ultimately about building the right habits around data, planning, and team accountability. When businesses take a proactive stance like monitoring stock levels in real time, training staff on accurate data entry, and setting up contingency sourcing, the disruptions become far less frequent and easier to manage. For teams ready to take the next step, reviewing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashmicro.com\/ph\/blog\/top-construction-inventory-management-software\/\">best inventory management software options available<\/a> today can help identify which tools align best with their operational needs and scale.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FAQ Around Backorders<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"bottom_faq\">\n<li>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>What is the difference between a backorder and an out-of-stock item?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>A backorder means the item will be fulfilled once restocked. Out-of-stock may mean no restock is planned. Communicating this distinction clearly to customers prevents unnecessary cancellations.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>How long do backorders take to resolve?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Resolution time varies by supplier lead times, demand levels, and supply chain conditions. 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