Reorder quantity in Zoho Inventory is the amount you order from a vendor when an item reaches its reorder point. Setting this field enables Zoho Inventory to suggest the correct quantity on auto-generated purchase orders rather than leaving it blank for the buyer to estimate.
The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) formula minimises total ordering and holding costs. A simpler approach is to order enough to cover lead time plus a safety stock buffer. For example, if weekly sales are 50 units and lead time is 2 weeks, ordering 120 units (100 + 20 safety) is a reasonable starting point.
Reorder point triggers the replenishment action; reorder quantity determines how much to buy. Both fields together automate the purchasing decision and reduce the risk of both stockouts and excess inventory.
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