warehousing

Definition

The logistics practice of storing goods in a warehouse, or more sinisterly, acquiring a product specifically to prevent competitors from getting it. The latter is basically corporate trolling with real estate.

Example Usage

The tech giant has been warehousing patents for years, ensuring smaller competitors can't use the technology even if they wanted to.

Source: Supply chain and business strategy terminology

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