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schnelldrehend

English translation: fast-moving

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German term or phrase:schnelldrehend
English translation:fast-moving
Entered by: tectranslate ITS GmbH

09:01 Jul 2, 2004
German to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / warehouse management
German term or phrase: schnelldrehend
In a text about logistics and storage they are talking about "schnelldrehende Artikel". I know what it is, articles that do not remain in the warehouse for long due to high demand. As soon as a new shipment comes in, it is already earmarked to be sent out again.
The translation I have is "fast-moving". I am not sure about this, though, and would ask you guys to help me out with either confirmations or alternative proposals. (The word "rotation" is on my mind when I think about it, and the German "Umschlagshäufigkeit").

Thank you very much!
tectranslate ITS GmbH
Local time: 20:52
fast-moving
Explanation:
I think "fast-moving" is the term you're looking for.
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dilberlin
Local time: 20:52
Grading comment
Okay, then. My major concern was that it might be overly simplistic, because it can mean just about everything. But the sources you give are very good and I am convinced. Thanks, everyone!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4fast-moving
dilberlin
4fast-rotation / high-frequency
IanW (X)
4quick turnover
CMJ_Trans (X)
4quick/fast turnaround (time)
Roddy Stegemann


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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
fast-rotation / high-frequency


Explanation:
I'd say wither "fast-rotation" or "high-frequency"

IanW (X)
Local time: 20:52
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
quick turnover


Explanation:
is the standard phrase but I don't dislike "fast-moving"

Articles that have a quick turnover and do not stay on the shelves for long

CMJ_Trans (X)
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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
fast-moving


Explanation:
I think "fast-moving" is the term you're looking for.


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dilberlin
Local time: 20:52
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
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Okay, then. My major concern was that it might be overly simplistic, because it can mean just about everything. But the sources you give are very good and I am convinced. Thanks, everyone!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  silvia glatzhofer: definitely
18 mins
agree  Edith Kelly
1 hr
agree  NGK: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/73935 ; http://www.proz.com/kudoz/297841 ; http://www.proz.com/kudoz/490873
4 hrs
agree  Gareth McMillan: This is "the" everyday term, IME. Also everyone can understand its obvious simplicity.
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
quick/fast turnaround (time)


Explanation:
Over 600,000 Google hits for "fast turnaround" or "quick turnaround".
In your particular case I would try something like "low inventory turnaround time".

Roddy Stegemann
United States
Local time: 11:52
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