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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