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Inventory and replenishment

Constant demand and lead times. Position includes usable stock plus incoming orders minus backorders. Orders only at reorder point; applies minimums and multiples.

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units / day
days
units
units
days
Advanced options
units
units
currency / unit
Solve a target

Variable to solve: Target coverage including lead time
Target result: Target inventory level

Only the indicated variable changes; other inputs remain fixed. The solution is checked using the direct calculation within your bounds.

Target inventory level

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Scenario result

Estimate based on your assumptions

Order quantity500 units
Reorder point
300 units
Target inventory level
700 units
Inventory-position coverage days
10 days
Order capital
€0.00
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Model version 1.0.0

Method and assumptions

Constant demand and lead times. Position includes usable stock plus incoming orders minus backorders. Orders only at reorder point; applies minimums and multiples.

Examples are illustrative. Profitability excludes recoverable indirect taxes; use consistent periods. Results depend on your inputs. No automatic legal rates are applied.

Q = max(0, D × t + R − POS)

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