A process where materials are automatically moved from inventory into Work In Process based on the standard quantity required. Backflushing can also be used to allocate overhead and labor costs based on standard production quantities.

The use of valving to reverse the flow through a column in order to "backflush" or purge heavier components from the column. See application demonstrating backflush.

A method of inventory bookkeeping where the book (computer) inventory of components is automatically reduced by the computer after completion of activity on the component's upper-level parent item based on what should have been used as specified on the bill of material and allocation records. This approach has the disadvantage of a built-in differential between the book record and what is physically in stock. Synonym: explode-to deduct. Also see: Pre-deduct Inventory Transaction Processing

Displaces the VO with diesel throught out the entire VO loop. When backflushing the diesel flows "Backwards" through the VO circuit filling the lines and filter with diesel.

Compute the value of goods produced in a specific activity by multiplying the volume produced by the standard cost.