đĒCommercial Applications
Retail Inventory
Managing stock levels using dozens and gross for efficient counting and ordering
Wholesale Distribution
Bulk quantity pricing and packaging using standard count units
Manufacturing Planning
Production batch sizes and material requirements using standardized counts
đHistorical Context
Medieval Trade
Dozen (12) originated from duodecimal counting systems used by medieval merchants
Gross System
Gross (144) provided efficient bulk counting for large-scale trade operations
Score Origins
Score (20) comes from Norse counting systems, still used in some contexts
đIndustrial Applications
Quality Control
Sampling procedures using standardized batch sizes (dozens, gross)
Packaging Standards
Standard package sizes for efficient shipping and handling
Supply Chain
Inventory management using consistent counting units across vendors
đĄPractical Examples
Bakery Operations
Ordering eggs by dozens, flour by scores of pounds for consistent recipes
Event Planning
Calculating quantities for large events using bulk counting methods
Construction Materials
Ordering fasteners, tiles, and components in standard count packages