The operating question
A single inventory number is convenient for reporting and dangerous for promising. The state behind the number is what determines whether an order can ship.
What to decide, in order
- States In production, in transit, in inspection, released, reserved, quarantined.
- Definition Which states count as available, written once and used everywhere.
- Exceptions Shortages, holds and corrections recorded against the product and the order.
Quick reference
| Decision | What it settles |
|---|---|
| States | In production, in transit, in inspection, released, reserved, quarantined. |
| Definition | Which states count as available, written once and used everywhere. |
| Exceptions | Shortages, holds and corrections recorded against the product and the order. |
Where the handoff usually breaks
Promises break when released and unreleased units are added into one attractive total.
What good looks like
Every customer-facing date traces back to a state definition the warehouse, the account team and the store share.
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