A reorder level is the stock quantity that should trigger replenishment planning. Set too high, and you tie up cash. Set too low, and you risk stockouts.
Useful inputs include average demand, supplier lead time, and how critical the medicine is to your customers. Start with your fastest-moving SKUs and refine over time.
Reorder levels work best when inventory updates are trustworthy and when reaching a threshold creates a draft purchase request for pharmacy review — not an automatic blind order.
This is especially relevant for pharmaceutical supply chains in Ethiopia, where lead times and availability can vary by product and supplier.
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