Managing Director doesn't re-order miscellaneous items (8)
I believe the answer is:
oddments
'items' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for oddments that I've seen before include "Assorted leftovers" , "Bits and pieces, isolated garments" , "Isolated articles, left-overs." , "Motley assortment of things" , "Remnants" .)