Re-ordering not accounting for less than minimum stock
If an items minimum quantity is set at 100 with a re-order quantity of 150, we have chosen these values to achieve a desired stock level of 250. This setup works well when items are sold individually and orders are placed once stock reaches 100.
However, if a customer purchases all remaining stock—for example, if 150 units are in stock and all are sold—the system will only generate an order for the set re-order quantity of 150. This means the stock level will fall short of our desired 250 units.
In our experience with previous programs, we could specify both minimum and maximum stock quantities. The system would then automatically adjust the re-order quantity to bring stock up to the maximum level. With Cin7’s fixed re-order quantity, the desired stock level after an order cannot be guaranteed without manually adjusting the order quantity.
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This is a great suggestion of an update that is really needed!
I totally agree, I had that in my previous software and I really miss it.
Using the re-order point and re-order qty model that math in my mind looks like :
(reorder Point - Available) + Qty to Order = Suggested Order.
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