perishable

(noun)

A good that has an expiration date, or can go bad.

Related Terms

Examples of perishable in the following topics:

  • Activity Ratios

    • Inventory turnover must be rapid, as the goods being sold are perishable.

  • Sampling

    • Sometimes samples of non-perishable items are included in direct marketing mailings .

  • Demand-Based Pricing

    • The purpose of it is to maximize profits from a fixed, perishable resource.
    • Yield management is the process of understanding, anticipating and influencing consumer behavior in order to maximize yield or profits from a fixed, perishable resource, such as airline seats or hotel room reservations.

  • Location decisions

    • Perishable products often require that they be produced close to the final market, as is the case for bakeries and fresh flowers.

  • Location Choice and Site Planning

    • Perishable products often require that they be produced close to the final market, as is the case for bakeries and fresh flowers.