Inventory

How to use Items repeatedly going low stock

Find items that often become low stock and may need better reorder planning.

Items repeatedly going low stock shows current low-stock items that also have repeated negative movement activity. This helps identify products that may need more careful reorder planning.

What it means

  • The item is currently low stock.
  • The item also has repeated movement activity that reduced stock.
  • This can indicate strong demand or poor reorder timing.

Why it matters

  • Repeated low stock can lead to missed sales.
  • Customers may go elsewhere if everyday items are unavailable.
  • It can show that the low stock alert level is too low.
  • It can show that you reorder too late.

What to do

  • Open the item.
  • Review current stock and alert level.
  • Check supplier details.
  • Review fastest-moving items and most sold by KSh.
  • Raise the low stock alert level if needed.
  • Order earlier or order more frequently.

Example

  • If cooking oil repeatedly appears as low stock, the shop may need to reorder at 10 bottles instead of waiting until 5 bottles remain.

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