When AI Replenishment finishes analyzing an SKU, you will see a results screen filled with numbers and recommendations. This article explains what each section means and how to use it to make a confident ordering decision.
The inventory strip
At the top of the results screen, you'll see three live numbers, aggregated across all your locations:
On Hand: stock physically in your warehouse(s) right now
Available: On Hand minus stock already committed to open sales or manufacturing orders. This is the number to focus on
Expected: stock on its way from open purchase or manufacturing orders
The forecast chart
The bar chart shows 13 months of sales history, followed by a 12-month AI forecast. Hover over any bar to see the exact unit figure for that month.
The forecast accounts for seasonality, trend direction, and stockout periods — months when low sales may have been due to stockouts rather than low demand.
AI-derived metrics
Below the chart, you'll find three AI-calculated figures. Hover over any box to see an explanation of how it was calculated.
Name | What it means | Where it comes from |
Safety stock | Minimum buffer AI recommends keeping at all times to absorb demand variability. | AI calculation |
Reorder point | Inventory level at which you should place a new order. Calculated using near-term forecast demand rather than the 12-month average, so it adjusts for upcoming seasonality. | AI calculation |
Lead time | Supplier lead time pulled from the SKU record in Katana. | Katana SKU data |
Daily demand | Average units sold per day, based on the AI's 12-month forecast. | AI calculation |
Days of stock left | How many days your current Available stock will last at the forecasted daily demand rate. | AI calculation |
Tip: The Reorder Point uses near-term forecast demand — not the 12-month average — so it automatically adjusts upward before a busy season and downward in slower periods.
Above the chart, you'll find 2 more AI-calculated figures.
Daily Demand | Average units sold per day, based on the AI's 12-month forecast. | AI calculation |
Days of Stock Left | How many days your current Available stock will last at the forecasted daily demand rate. | AI calculation |
Methodology & analysis
Click on Methodology & Analysis to open a slide-in panel containing:
Forecast: a full narrative explanation of how the forecast or recommendation was reached.
Replenishment: a full breakdown of the recommended replenishment that should be engaged for the SKU(s)
Prompt: shows the exact prompt used. If you've requested a re-analysis with custom instructions, an amber banner shows your amendment and lets you revert to standard instructions at any time.
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