Reorder Rules
Suggest purchases when stock runs low.
Overview
A reorder rule sets a minimum level and quantity for a product. When stock falls below it, the system creates a reorder suggestion and alerts procurement.
When to use reorder rules
- You want to avoid stock-outs.
Step by step
In the Purchase module open Receiving in the green navigation bar, then choose Reorder Rules under Warehouse.
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Permissions
These permission keys control access (granted to roles in Administration → Roles & Permissions):
- purchase.order.approve
- purchase.order.cancel
- purchase.order.confirm
- purchase.order.create
- purchase.order.delete
- purchase.order.read
- purchase.order.update
- purchase.reorder-rules.create
- purchase.reorder-rules.read
- purchase.reorder-rules.update
Automation
- Low stock emits inventory.stock.low, which creates a reorder suggestion and notifies procurement.