Reorder Points and Targets (previously known as PAR Levels & Reorder Quantities) can be considered a floor and a ceiling, respectively, for your ideal inventory levels.
Keep reading for more of a breakdown along with a graphic to help explain precisely what we mean:
Reorder Point (previously PAR Level)
This is the ideal minimum quantity you want in stock at all times. This is similar to an Alert level and is extremely valuable for keeping a well-stocked shelf and avoiding running out of a product.
Reorder Points can be thought of as a soft floor.
Reorder Target (previously Reorder Quantity)
It's good to think of your Reorder Target as your ceiling. This is how many units make for a "full" product shelf.
Another way to think about the Reorder Target is the quantity you want to return to when it hits the Reorder Point. In theory, this is your ideal maximum for the given product.
Reorder Points and Targets are included with Standard plans and above.
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Auto-Add Products Below Reorder Point
Easily manage your inventory with the "Auto-Add Products Below Reorder Point" feature. With a single click, you can automatically add products below their Reorder Points to your Internal Transfers or Purchase Orders.
If you've set Reorder Targets, we'll automatically fill in the units needed to bring your stock back to the desired level, ensuring you don’t overstock.
The "Auto-Adding Products Below Reorder Target" functionality is included with Professional plans and above.
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Example
Let's say I want to keep a minimum (Reorder Point) of 10 units on my shelf at all times. Once I get to 10 or below, I want to get back to a full shelf which is 20 (Reorder Target).
When I get down to a quantity of 5 units (below my Reorder Point of 10), my next Purchase Order would automatically order 15, to get me back to my Reorder Target of 20.
Setting Reorder Values
To set or edit these default values, click on the product name on the Products & Variants page:
To set unique Reorder Point and Target values for multiple locations, scroll down and use the Locations section below. Disable the "Use Defaults" toggle to enter specific numbers for each location.
NOTE: Set/edit multiple Reorder Points and Targets values at once, we recommend using the Edit Variants Bulk Upload tool.
Setting up Notifications
Once Reorder Point and Target values are set up, you can also opt into getting notifications sent directly to your inbox when an item falls below the level you set. To do that, head to User Settings, and you will be able to activate the toggle switch and start getting those e-mails as shown here:
