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to see if an item is over or under stocked and determine when it is time to place an order, run the standard Inventory Over/Under Status Report:
INV > Report Manager > Inventory Status Reports > 5. Inventory Over/Under Status Report
To have the report print ONLY the items that are Under Purchases, use the Value Selection Screen 2 of the report filters.
Key in Under Purchases NOT EQUAL to zero
To get a report that lists only the items that need to be purchased.
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Example
Fertilizer season is happening now. Ensure there is an appropriate amount of inventory for product 28% fertilizer:
If the number of units of 28% fertilizer is less than 50 tons, then place an order for 500 tons with supplier. Otherwise, do not order.
Reorder Point: 50 tons
Reorder Units: 500 tons
Overstock Point: 550 tons
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