Replenishment flow
Quick answer
The automated flow that refills stock at the right time, in the right quantity, based on demand and reorder thresholds.
Key takeaways
- Reorder point and safety stock per SKU × location
- Order quantity (EOQ, MOQ, packaging multiples)
- Inter-location replenishment (internal transfer)
- Triggered by real demand, not intuition
What replenishment flow is
Replenishment flow is the continuous cycle of refilling stock: monitoring levels, triggering orders when the reorder point is hit, computing the optimal quantity, and sending the order to the supplier or between internal locations.
Why it matters to the board
Correct replenishment is the balance between not running out (stockout, lost sales) and not overstocking (tied-up capital, dead stock). Automated, this flow protects availability and working capital at the same time.
Key elements
- Reorder point and safety stock per SKU × location
- Order quantity (EOQ, MOQ, packaging multiples)
- Inter-location replenishment (internal transfer)
- Triggered by real demand, not intuition
How CRMconnect helps
CRMconnect ties live demand and availability (ATP) to thresholds and rules, automatically triggering replenishment at the right time - including transfers between warehouses/stores - reducing stockouts and overstock simultaneously.
Real-world example
A multi-location retailer replenished manually, weekly. With an automatic flow on reorder point and live demand, stockouts dropped 70% without raising total inventory.
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Frequently asked
Reorder point vs replenishment flow?+
The reorder point is the threshold that triggers an order; the replenishment flow is the whole automated process that monitors, triggers and executes replenishment.
Does replenishment cover internal transfers?+
Yes. A good flow refills stock both through supplier orders and through transfers between your own locations, wherever more efficient.
Where CRMconnect fits
Related terms
Replenishment
Automatically refilling picking locations from reserve stock to prevent stockouts during picking.
OperationsReorder Point (ROP)
The stock level at which a new order must be placed to avoid a stockout before goods arrive.
OperationsATP - Available to Promise
The stock quantity that can be safely promised to a new order, accounting for on-hand stock, allocations and future inbound.
LogisticsSafety stock
Extra buffer inventory held to prevent stockouts caused by demand or supply variability.