Reorder Assist helps you stay stocked by predicting what you’ll need based on past orders. It looks at your order history, sales trends, and a timeframe you choose to estimate how much of each product you should reorder—so you can avoid running out and keep things running smoothly.
Good forecasting keeps your shelves stocked and your business moving. With Reorder Assist, you can:
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Save time: Skip the spreadsheets! Reorder Assist does the math for you so you can reorder in just a few clicks.
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Cut down on mistakes: No more manual calculations means fewer chances for human error.
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Avoid stockouts: Stay ahead of demand by reordering before you run out, so you never miss a sale.
Reorder Assist Setup Requirement
Reorder Assist requires at least 30 days of order history to generate accurate forecasts based on your past sales data.
To set up reorder assist:
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Go to the Products tab.
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Click Inventory and select the warehouse.
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Select the for the product you'd like to reorder.
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Click Reorder Assist.
The Reorder Assist window will open.
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Adjust the forecast settings, such as timeframe, lead time, or buffer stock, as needed.
Forecast settings:
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Lookback Period: Set the historical time range (e.g., last 60 days) used to calculate your average monthly sales.
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Forecast Period: Choose how far into the future you want to forecast (e.g., next 90 days) to determine how much inventory you’ll need.
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Sales Trend (%): Account for expected growth or seasonal changes by adjusting forecasted demand up or down using a percentage.
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Lead Time: Enter the number of days it takes your supplier to deliver inventory. This helps ensure you reorder early enough to avoid delays.
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Buffer Stock: Add a cushion of extra inventory to reduce the risk of stockouts at the end of your forecast window.
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Export the forecast data as a CSV file, or use it to create a purchase order directly from Reorder Assist.
Once Reorder Assist calculates how much stock you need, you have two ways to place your order:
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Export to CSV: Download the forecasted quantities as a CSV file to share with your suppliers or use outside of ShipStation.
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Create a Purchase Order: Use ShipStation’s built-in Purchase Orders feature to generate a PO directly from the suggested SKUs and quantities.