What is another word for over-runs?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəɹˈʌnz] (IPA) 
Over-runs refer to the excess amount of materials, goods or services produced or ordered beyond a pre-determined limit. Synonyms for the word "over-runs" include surplus, excess, overflow, backlog, overrun, leftover, excess stock, and surplus materials. Over-runs often result in added costs and wastage, and therefore, efficient management and control of overruns is essential. Proper forecasting, procurement, and inventory management can help prevent over-runs from occurring. In business, over-runs can also refer to the extra costs that exceed the original budget, and in construction, over-runs might refer to the additional costs incurred from delays, changes in scope or unforeseen contingencies.
