Reorder & Levels
Configure reorder points, safety stock, and minimum stock levels to automate replenishment planning and maintain optimal inventory levels.
Overview
Reorder levels help you:
- Set reorder points for automatic replenishment
- Configure safety stock to buffer against uncertainty
- Define minimum stock levels to prevent stockouts
- Support automated replenishment planning
Reorder Point
The reorder point is the inventory level at which a new order should be placed. It’s calculated as:
Reorder Point = (Average Daily Demand × Lead Time) + Safety Stock
Setting Reorder Points
- Navigate to Decide → Reorder & Levels
- Select a product and location
- Set the reorder point based on:
- Average daily demand
- Lead time (time to receive new inventory)
- Safety stock requirements
Safety Stock
Safety stock is extra inventory held to buffer against:
- Demand variability
- Lead time variability
- Supply uncertainty
- Unexpected demand spikes
Configuring Safety Stock
- Navigate to Decide → Reorder & Levels
- Select a product and location
- Set safety stock based on:
- Historical demand variability
- Lead time variability
- Service level targets
- Risk tolerance
Minimum Stock Level
Minimum stock level is the lowest acceptable inventory level before taking action. It’s typically set below the reorder point.
Setting Minimum Stock Levels
- Navigate to Decide → Reorder & Levels
- Select a product and location
- Set minimum stock level
- Configure alerts when minimum is reached
Maximum Stock Level
Maximum stock level is the highest acceptable inventory level to prevent overstocking.
Setting Maximum Stock Levels
- Navigate to Decide → Reorder & Levels
- Select a product and location
- Set maximum stock level
- Configure alerts when maximum is exceeded
Automated Replenishment
When inventory reaches the reorder point:
- System generates a replenishment recommendation
- Recommendation appears in Decide → Planning Recommendations
- You can review and approve the recommendation
- Approved recommendations can be converted to purchase orders
Bulk Configuration
Configure reorder levels for multiple products:
- Navigate to Decide → Reorder & Levels
- Select multiple products
- Use bulk actions to set:
- Reorder points
- Safety stock
- Minimum/maximum levels
Common Workflows
Setting Up Reorder Points
- Navigate to Decide → Reorder & Levels
- Review current inventory levels and demand patterns
- Calculate reorder points based on lead time and demand
- Set safety stock based on variability
- Configure minimum and maximum levels
Reviewing Reorder Levels
- Navigate to Decide → Reorder & Levels
- Review products with reorder points set
- Check if reorder points are appropriate
- Adjust based on changing demand patterns
Using Replenishment Recommendations
- Navigate to Decide → Planning Recommendations
- Review recommendations generated from reorder points
- Approve recommendations
- Convert to purchase orders in Execute → Procurement
Related Pages
Permissions & Roles
Configuring reorder levels requires planning.write or inventory.manage permission. Viewing reorder levels requires planning.read or inventory.read permission.