Note: Minimum order quantity (MOQ) and SKU based lead times are currently only available through the Planning & Forecasting add-on. Manually created purchase orders won't affect MOQ or SKU base lead times.
Managing SKU lead time and MOQ help businesses to optimize inventory planning and procurement. Lead time indicates the duration needed to replenish stock, while MOQ sets the minimum units required per order. These settings assist in maintaining efficient stock levels, preventing overstocking or stockouts, and ensuring timely availability of products to meet demand.
How to set MOQs
Using MOQ helps you ensure orders align with supplier requirements, avoid ordering too much, and minimize excess inventory.
Open an item card.
Click on the Supply details tab to find an option to enter MOQ.
In this column, add the supplier's specified MOQ. This should ensure that orders will meet the minimum requirements.
Katana will then use MOQs to make smarter replenishment suggestions. When it's time to reorder, there will be recommend quantities that align with the MOQ. Learn more about replenishment.
How to set variant lead times
Customized lead times for each SKU improve the accuracy of delivery schedules and replenishment plans.
Open an item card.
Select the Supply details tab to find lead time settings.
Enter a lead time which reflects the time it takes for the item to be delivered or produced. This time could vary based on the supplier or the production process for that SKU.
How MOQs and lead times affect replenishment
In the Replenishment tab found in the Plan screen, you'll find a Suggested order qty column which is based on the MOQ or weekly demand and a Suggested order by column which is based on SKU lead times. Read more about replenishment.
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