Low Stock Kab Order Kare – When to Reorder
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Order too late: stockouts. Order too early: excess stock. Here’s when to reorder.
Reorder Point Formula
Reorder Point = (Daily Sales × Lead Time) + Safety Stock
- Daily sales – How much you sell per day
- Lead time – Days from order to delivery
- Safety stock – Buffer for demand spike or delay
Example: 10 units/day × 5 days + 20 buffer = 70 units. When stock hits 70, order.
Practical Tips
- Fast movers – Lower reorder point, order more often
- Slow movers – Higher buffer, order less
- Supplier reliability – Add more safety stock if delivery is unreliable
- Seasonal – Increase before festivals
Use our reorder calculator. [Stockkeeper](/ “#waitlist) will offer low-stock alerts. Join the waitlist.