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Inventory

Reorder point

The stock level that should trigger a new purchase order.

The reorder point is the inventory level at which you should place a new order, so fresh stock arrives before you sell out. It covers expected demand during the supplier's lead time, plus a safety buffer for demand spikes and delays.

Formula

Reorder point = (Avg daily sales × Lead time) + Safety stock

Example: (20/day × 14 days) + 100 = 380 units.

What a good result depends on

Set so you rarely stock out but don't tie up excess cash in stock.

Common mistakes

  • Setting safety stock to zero.
  • Using lead times that don't reflect peak-season delays.
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