what is meant by stock positioning?

Answer 1

Stock Positioning is a term most often used in Inventory Management systems... best placement of physical replenishment inventories as part overall supply chain logistics.

Wal-Mart is probably the acknowledged master of efficient replenishment, utilizing their own distribution resources and those of their supply chain vendor partners.

The goal is to own as little inventory for as short a time period as is necessary to keep retail shelves sufficiently stocked. If merchandise is not properly positioned along the supply chain, costs go up and service levels go down.