Quarantine inventory refers to stock that has been segregated due to quality concerns, awaiting inspection, testing, or compliance verification. This inventory is isolated from active stock to prevent defective or non-compliant products from reaching customers. Proper quarantine management is essential to maintain product integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance. The existence of quarantine inventory affects overall inventory accuracy and availability. Prolonged quarantine times can tie up working capital and warehouse space, so efficient processes for inspection and disposition are critical. Organizations must balance the need for thorough quality checks with minimizing delays to maintain smooth inventory flow and customer satisfaction.
