E-commerce Glossary

Reorder Point

Stock level at which you must place a new supplier order to avoid stockout.

Reorder point is the stock threshold that triggers replenishment. It takes into account average demand during the supplier lead time, plus a safety stock.

Calculation: Reorder Point = (Average daily demand x Lead time in days) + Safety stock. For example, for a demand of 20 units/day, a 7-day lead time, and a safety stock of 30, the reorder point is 170.

A well-calibrated reorder point ensures availability without overstocking. It must be revised regularly as demand and lead times evolve with seasonality, promotions, and supplier performance.

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