ZALIS GLOSSARY: backlog
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The total value of sales orders waiting to be fulfilled.
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This figure is used mainly in the manufacturing industry. Increases or decreases in a company's backlog indicate the future direction of sales and earnings.
See also: Earnings, Revenue, Sales per Share
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