Inventory Management

Reorder Points

Set minimum stock thresholds that automatically create purchase requests. Keep supplies in stock without manual monitoring.

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The Problem with Manual Reordering

Stockouts

Someone forgets to check inventory levels. You run out of packaging supplies mid-shipment.

Overstock

Panic ordering after a stockout leads to excess inventory. Cash tied up in supplies you don't need.

Manual Tracking

Spreadsheets, sticky notes, and tribal knowledge. Someone leaves and the reorder process breaks.

How Reorder Points Work in Fulfil

Set minimum and maximum levels. When inventory drops below minimum, Fulfil creates a purchase request to bring it back to maximum.

Two Calculation Methods

Quantity Method

Set specific minimum and maximum quantities. Simple and predictable.

Minimum: 100 units

Maximum: 500 units

Days of Cover Method

Calculate based on sales velocity. Adapts automatically to demand changes.

Min days: 5 days

Max days: 10 days

Based on last 90 days of sales: 10 units/day average

Min = 50 units, Max = 100 units

Reorder Point Types

Purchase

Creates purchase request when inventory falls below minimum. For items bought from suppliers.

Production

Creates production request for in-house manufactured items. Triggers work orders.

Internal Transfer

Creates transfer request to move inventory between warehouses. For multi-location replenishment.

Reorder Point Workflow

1

Set Levels

Define min/max for each product. Import via CSV for bulk setup.

2

Daily Check

Demand planner runs daily. Compares inventory to reorder points.

3

Request Created

When inventory < min, purchase request is created for (max - current) quantity.

4

Buyer Reviews

Buyer reviews requests and converts to purchase orders.

When to Use Reorder Points

Good For

Packaging supplies (boxes, tape, labels)
Low-value items that should always be in stock
Stable demand products with predictable consumption
Raw materials for production

Consider Inventory Planner Instead

Finished goods with variable demand
Seasonal products
High-value inventory requiring demand forecasting
Products with long lead times

Common Questions

How is days of cover calculated?

Fulfil looks at the last 90 days of sales to calculate average daily consumption. If you sold 900 units in 90 days, that's 10 units/day. With a 5-day minimum cover, your reorder point would be 50 units.

Can I import reorder points in bulk?

Yes. Export your current product list, add min/max columns, and import via CSV. This is the fastest way to set up reorder points for hundreds of SKUs.

What's the difference between reorder points and the Inventory Planner?

Reorder points are simple min/max triggers. The Inventory Planner uses demand forecasting, considers lead times, and provides more sophisticated planning. Fulfil recommends the Inventory Planner for finished goods and reorder points for supplies and low-value items.

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