Inventory visibility without complexity

Inventory problems rarely come from a lack of data. They come from data that is inconsistent, out of date, or scattered across spreadsheets. You can build visibility without complexity by focusing on a handful of signals and reviewing them on a predictable cadence.

Every SKU should have three numbers: minimum stock, maximum stock, and lead time. Those three values create a reorder trigger that is easy to explain and easy to follow. When those values are missing, purchasing becomes guesswork.

Segment inventory to avoid decision fatigue

Not all items deserve the same attention. Split your catalog into fast movers, medium movers, and long-tail items. Review fast movers weekly, medium movers biweekly, and long-tail items monthly. This keeps your team focused on what actually impacts revenue and fulfillment.

Use days of cover as the north star

Days of cover is a simple metric: on-hand quantity divided by average daily sales. It converts inventory into a time horizon. When an item has seven days of cover and the lead time is ten days, you are already late. When an item has ninety days of cover, you are tying up cash.

• Days of cover below lead time = urgent reorder
• Days of cover slightly above lead time = healthy
• Days of cover far above lead time = slow-moving stock

Track inbound and outbound in one view

Inventory is not only what you have on the shelf—it is also what is arriving and what is already committed to orders. Keep open purchase orders and reserved quantities visible in the same place you track on-hand. Traqzy gives teams a single inventory view so there is no debate about what is truly available.

Cycle counts beat annual audits

Trust in inventory data grows when counts are frequent. A short monthly cycle count catches errors before they snowball. It also highlights recurring issues like mis-picks or inaccurate receipts. Those issues are fixable once they are visible.

Build supplier discipline

Lead times are only useful if they are accurate. Track actual delivery times and update lead time assumptions every quarter. When suppliers slip, the system should show it immediately so you can adjust reorder points or diversify sources.

Forecast without overengineering

A simple forecast is better than a perfect one that no one uses. Use recent sales trends, seasonal signals, and open orders to project demand. Then stress test the forecast against your lead times to spot risk.

• Trailing 8-week average for baseline demand
• Seasonal adjustments for predictable spikes
• Open orders for near-term demand signals
• Lead time risk buffer for volatile suppliers

KPIs that keep the team focused

Choose a small set of KPIs so the team knows what matters. When KPIs are visible, procurement and operations align on the same priorities.

• Stockout rate
• Inventory turnover
• Days of cover by category
• Accuracy of cycle counts

How Traqzy helps

Traqzy keeps inventory, purchasing, and orders connected, so the team always sees the full picture. Exports make reconciliation fast, and alerts highlight when stock crosses minimum thresholds. That visibility turns inventory management into a routine instead of a reactive scramble.

Predictable inventory does two things: it protects customer experience and it protects cash flow. By anchoring on a few simple signals and reviewing them consistently, you avoid both stockouts and overbuying. Traqzy helps by keeping these signals and exports in one shared workspace.