Inventory Planning
Inventory planning balances stock levels against demand, lead times, and cost. It aims to keep service levels high without overstocking.
What it is
Inventory planning balances stock levels against demand, lead times, and cost. It aims to keep service levels high without overstocking.
What it does day to day
- Set reorder points and safety stock.
- Forecast demand and seasonality.
- Review slow-moving or excess stock.
- Coordinate purchasing and replenishment.
Typical data
- Stock levels by location.
- Demand forecasts and sales history.
- Supplier lead times and minimums.
- Service level targets.
Where it overlaps
- ERP for purchasing and finance.
- WMS for stock accuracy.
- OMS for demand and order timing.
When inventory planning is the priority
- Stockouts impact customer service.
- Excess inventory ties up cash.
- Forecasts are unreliable.
How Fleksi.io fits
Fleksi.io captures execution data from tasks, deliveries, and confirmations, which can improve planning inputs without heavy system changes.