Model Stock

Model Stock is the inventory level of a particular product that is always wanted in a given store, district, region or throughout an entire chain. Setting the Model Stock sets the auto re-order levels for all SKUs related to a given product based upon the associated location.

Tip: For non-Grid products there is no Model Stock function. Instead, it is recommended that you use the reorder automation system located in Products > Inventory.

Model Stock Inheritance

Location Hierarchy

Inheritance Relationship

Model Stock uses inheritance from the highest designated location. For example, if Model Stock is set at Location Hierarchy = Chain, then all sub-locations of the Chain inherit the assigned Model Stock values for replenishment.

If the Model Stock is set at a lower hierarchy level, Location Hierarchy = Store, then the system uses that designated Model Stock for that location and the Chain designated Model Stock for all other locations for replenishment.

Product Model Stock

Follow the steps below to set the model stock quantities for a product.

Path: Back Office > Products > Model Stock

Step	Action
1	After selecting a product, click on the Model Stock link from the Products Main Menu.
2	Click the Add Model Stock button to access the Model Stock entry fields as described below. List of locations that can be assigned model stock (multiple locations can be selected using your <Ctrl> key). Model stock attributes for the location. Update Model Stock Info of attributes. Base quantity and replenishment points for each configuration. Refresh Totals to save the quantities entered.
3	Click on the Location of the model stock to be assigned. In order to have locations available for Model Stock, you need to update the following fields in the warehouse manager for each store (location): 1. Available for Fulfillment: = yes 2. Location Hierarchy is assigned at the store level Important: If Model Stock is set at the Chain level, that value is inherited for all other location levels unless otherwise specified.
4	Select the Model Stock attributes for the location as described below. Label - Enter a descriptive label for the new Model Stock. Model Stock Type – Select whether to use a fixed quantity or an up-to quantity for reordering. Model stock type that once the reorder threshold has been reached, it orders the difference need to meet the quantity amount identified. Example: If quantity is set at 10 and the reorder threshold is set at 5, when the inventory reaches the threshold of 5, 5 more pieces are automatically ordered. Model stock type that once the reorder threshold has been reached, it orders the quantity amount identified. Example: If quantity is set at 10 and the reorder threshold is set at 5, when the inventory reaches the threshold of 5, 10 more pieces are automatically ordered. Replenishment Vendor – Select the vendor to auto-reorder from. Method – Select the method in which to notify the vendor for reorders. Template – Select the notification template that will be sent to the vendor. Active - Identify whether the Model Stock is active or inactive. Use Distribution Center - Check this if you want to replenish stock from your Distribution Center, which generates an internal transfer. If left unchecked, the system kicks off a PO to the designated vendor.
5	Click Update Model Stock Info to save the attribute data.
6	Enter the base Quantity and replenishment Reorder Point quantity for each configuration. Note: These are the totals that are used for auto re-ordering when no Replenishment Tiers have been established.
7	Click Refresh Totals to save the quantities entered. The system prompts you to confirm your entries, click OK.
8	Click on the icon to close the Model Stock details or the icon to open it.
9	Additional Model Stocks can be added to the product by clicking on the icons of one of the other unlabeled Model Stock boxes.

Display Model Stock

Follow the steps below to view the current status of your Model Stock quantities.

Step	Action
1	After selecting a product, click on the Model Stock link from the Products Main Menu.
2	Review the Model Stock Display Criteria options and un-check any that you do not want displayed. Manufacturer: product manufacturer RWAC:the running weighted average cost Last Purchased Cost:price when last purchased Wholesale Cost:non-retail, wholesale price Negotiated Cost: equals wholesale cost( - ) discount percent. Example: wholesale = $10.00, Discount is 20%, equals Negotiated Cost = $8.00 First Date Received:date product was first received from vendor Last Date Received:date product was last received from vendor
3	Click on the Display Model Stocks button and product information is displayed in the Related Product Information box. This data is for informational purposes only.
4	All existing Model Stock setups are listed below. Click on the on the icon to view the model details.
5	Once Model Stock thresholds have been met, POs are generated and are available in the PO Builder for review. The system will group products by vendor, warehouse and shipping method per PO. There is a nightly cron that runs that updates any new model stock thresholds and adjusts the recommended PO queue accordingly. The recommended POs will sit there until they are manually pushed to vendors, there is no automatic send to a vendor.