Warehouse reference · Replenishment & slotting
Minimum and maximum replenishment
Minimum and maximum replenishment uses thresholds to identify when a location needs stock and the target level to restore. The thresholds should reflect demand, capacity, pack sizes, and replenishment lead time.
How it works in practice
Set eligible source and destination rules, establish thresholds, and verify how the system calculates need. Test open tasks, allocated quantities, rounding, and inventory already on its way.
A warehouse example
A maximum that exceeds usable shelf capacity creates a destination problem even when the arithmetic is correct. Physical capacity must constrain the setting.
Illustrative scenario, not a claim about a client engagement.
What to watch for
A static minimum can become unsuitable during seasonal demand. Review settings with actual shortage and replenishment patterns rather than leaving initial values unchanged indefinitely.
A useful question
Does the calculation include stock already assigned to an open replenishment task?
Terminology and configuration differ by product. These notes explain general concepts and are not operating instructions for equipment, a compliance determination, or a replacement for your site’s approved procedures.
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