The techniques and systems used to control the flow and sequence of tasks, such as production jobs, shipments, or order fulfillment, are referred to as queue management in supply chain and inventory contexts. As work-in-progress or completed goods accumulate awaiting processing, inadequate queue management can result in bottlenecks, longer lead times, and higher inventory levels. By prioritizing important orders, distributing workloads evenly, and facilitating flow, effective queue management maximizes throughput while minimizing inventory buffers and delays.
