INVRPT / SLSRPT (inventory and sales reports)
Quick answer
EDIFACT messages by which a retailer reports stock and sales per product to the supplier, essential for VMI.
Key takeaways
- INVRPT - current stock per product, per location/store
- SLSRPT - sales achieved per product, per period
What INVRPT and SLSRPT are
INVRPT (Inventory Report) and SLSRPT (Sales Data Report) are EDIFACT messages by which a retailer sends operational data to the supplier:
- INVRPT - current stock per product, per location/store
- SLSRPT - sales achieved per product, per period
Why they are valuable
This data gives the supplier downstream visibility: how many products actually sold and how much stock remains at the retailer. They are the foundation for VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) and supply planning.
Use cases
- VMI - the supplier replenishes based on real stock/sales, not orders
- Demand planning - forecasts based on real shelf sales (sell-out), not just deliveries (sell-in)
- Stockout prevention - reacting to declining retailer stock
How CRMconnect helps
CRMconnect receives INVRPT/SLSRPT, matches them with its own stock and generates VMI replenishment proposals - the supplier keeps shelves full without waiting for orders, reducing stockouts and increasing sales.
Real-world example
A supplier in a VMI model received daily INVRPT and SLSRPT from a retailer. CRMconnect automatically computed replenishment needs from real sales and generated orders - shelf stockouts dropped 55% and sales rose.
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Frequently asked
Difference between sell-in and sell-out?+
Sell-in = what the supplier sells to the retailer (deliveries). Sell-out = what the retailer sells to the end consumer (SLSRPT). Sell-out data is far more valuable for accurate forecasts.
How do INVRPT/SLSRPT support VMI?+
In VMI, the supplier decides replenishment. It needs to see stock (INVRPT) and sales (SLSRPT) at the retailer to keep shelves full without stockouts or overstock.
Do all retailers send these reports?+
No, it depends on the commercial relationship and collaboration level (VMI, CPFR). When available, this data turns supply planning from reactive to predictive.
Where CRMconnect fits
Related terms
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Structured exchange of commercial documents between B2B partners, without emails or manual data entry.
B2B commerceVMI (Vendor Managed Inventory)
The supplier manages stock at the customer/shelf - orders are triggered automatically at threshold, not issued manually.
LogisticsSafety stock
Extra buffer inventory held to prevent stockouts caused by demand or supply variability.
OperationsBackorder
Order accepted but not deliverable from current stock - fulfilled at a known future date.