Reorder point is the inventory quantity that signals when an item should be replenished before normal usage creates a stockout or service interruption.
What reorder point means in inventory management
Teams calculate reorder points from normal usage, supplier lead time, safety stock, and storage constraints. In MyInvy, reorder points can be reviewed beside current inventory so teams can prioritize low-stock work.
Example
If a salon uses six shampoo bottles each week and deliveries take five days, its reorder point may be set high enough to trigger ordering before the shelf is empty.
Why reorder point matters
Reorder point helps teams turn inventory numbers into repeatable operating decisions. When the term is defined consistently, owners and staff can read counts, low-stock views, replenishment plans, and reports with less room for confusion.
Related MyInvy workflows
Use these workflows to see how reorder point fits into everyday inventory management, from setup and counting to low-stock review and replenishment.
- Review inventory levels and quick-edit quantities: Use Inventory to scan on-hand quantities, low-stock status, stocking-area quantities, thresholds, and location-level values.
- Create replenishment and transfer drafts: Use the replenishment planner to turn critical low stock into supplier orders or warehouse transfer drafts.
Terms to compare
These related inventory terms often appear in the same setup, counting, or replenishment workflow.
- Par level: Par level is the target on-hand quantity a business wants available after restocking, based on expected demand, lead time, storage space, and service standards.
- Low stock: Low stock means an item has fallen below a configured threshold, usually a reorder point, and should be reviewed for replenishment or transfer.
- Lead time: Lead time is the expected time between placing a replenishment order and having the item available to use at the location that needs it.