Replenishment
Replenishment is the process of restoring inventory to target levels, either by ordering from suppliers or by moving stock from reserve storage or another warehouse into the locations where it sells or is picked.
Why it matters for ecommerce brands
Late replenishment causes stockouts even when inventory exists elsewhere in the network. It is triggered by reorder points, min/max levels, or scheduled reviews.
Common questions
- What is the difference between supplier replenishment and warehouse replenishment?
- Supplier replenishment brings new stock into the business through purchase orders. Warehouse replenishment moves stock already on hand, for example from overstock pallets to forward pick locations, or from one fulfillment center to another.
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"Replenishment." Fulfillment Lexicon, last reviewed October 16, 2026. https://fulfillment.wiki/glossary/replenishment/