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Inventory Solutions

Inventory Planning Tools

Decision-support tools for replenishment, safety stock, order sizing, stock efficiency and inventory control. Each tool explains the result and recommends a practical next action.

Reorder Point Planner

Decide when to order, how much to replenish and how delays affect risk.

Safety Stock Planner

Set an inventory buffer using demand and lead-time variability.

EOQ Decision Tool

Balance ordering and carrying costs and plan the purchasing cycle.

Inventory Turnover Analyzer

Measure stock efficiency, days on hand and excess working capital.

Min–Max Stock Planner

Define control levels and calculate a replenishment recommendation.

ABC Inventory Analysis

Prioritise high-value items using annual consumption value and cumulative contribution.

XYZ Demand Analysis

Separate predictable and volatile demand using coefficient of variation.

FSN Inventory Analysis

Identify fast-, slow- and non-moving stock from movement recency and activity.

Inventory Aging Analyzer

Quantify old-stock value by aging bucket and prioritise disposition actions.

From purchasing to inventory control

Use Procurement Tools to compare suppliers and costs, then use these Inventory Tools to decide when and how much to order. Continue to Invoice Tools after goods and invoices arrive.

Choose with confidence

How to use Inventory Tools effectively

Start with the outcome you need, use the smallest suitable tool, and verify the downloaded or copied result before relying on it. The guidance below helps turn individual utilities into a reliable workflow.

Retail and warehouse teams
Restaurants managing ingredients
Small businesses planning replenishment

Start here

Pick the right first step

01

Use reliable demand

Base calculations on a representative period and separate unusual spikes.

02

Include lead-time risk

Reorder points should reflect supplier lead time and appropriate safety stock.

03

Review after action

Compare recommendations with actual sales, waste and service levels.

Before you finish

Quality-check the result

  • Use consistent units
  • Include open purchase orders
  • Separate usable and damaged stock
  • Review seasonality and promotions

Recommended workflows

Complete the task, not just one conversion

Plan replenishment

  1. 1Review demand history
  2. 2Confirm current stock and open orders
  3. 3Calculate reorder point or order size
  4. 4Approve practical exceptions

Investigate excess stock

  1. 1Identify slow-moving items
  2. 2Check forecast and pack size
  3. 3Review supplier constraints
  4. 4Plan transfer, promotion or reduced ordering