When Should You Use Reorder Levels and What Happens If You Don’t?
Reorder levels in Zoho Inventory act as your automated low-stock alert system—and skipping them can cost you sales, time, and peace of mind.
What is a Reorder Level?
It’s a set threshold for each item that tells the system:
"Hey, you’re running low—time to restock!"
You set:
Reorder Point (e.g., 10 units)
Preferred Vendor
Reorder Quantity (e.g., 100 units)
When Should You Use Them?
If you sell fast-moving goods
If stockouts lead to customer loss or operational downtime
If your procurement cycle has a long lead time
What Happens When You Don’t Use Them?
You rely on manual stock checks—prone to errors
You risk stockouts and delayed deliveries
Purchasing becomes reactive instead of proactive
Benefits of Enabling Reorder Alerts:
Get automatic notifications when stock hits the threshold
Instantly create a purchase order from the alert
Ensure inventory never falls below safe levels
Where to Set It Up:
Go to Items > Select Item > Edit
Enter the Reorder Point, Reorder Quantity, and Preferred Vendor
Pro Tip: Pair this with Inventory Valuation Reports to optimize your working capital and avoid overstocking.
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