Sicherheitsbestand-Rechner — Formel

How to Calculate Safety Stock

Formula

Safety Stock = (Max Daily Demand x Max Lead Time) - (Avg Daily Demand x Avg Lead Time)

This is the Heizer and Render method, one of the simplest safety stock formulas. It accounts for the worst-case scenario: peak demand occurring during the longest possible lead time. The difference between this worst case and the average case is the buffer you need. More sophisticated methods use standard deviations and service level targets, but this approach works well for businesses without detailed statistical data.