Stock-Out Risk Detection

The Problem

You find out about stock-outs when customers complain. Or when your Amazon seller rating drops. Or when the replenishment order you placed last week won't arrive for 10 more days.

Your ERP has reorder points, but they're static. It doesn't account for velocity changes, supplier delays, or the promotion your marketing team just launched. By the time the system flags low inventory, it's already too late.

The Automation

Our stock-out risk agent monitors inventory levels, sales velocity, supplier lead times, and incoming shipments across all channels. It calculates days-of-supply in real-time and escalates when you have enough time to act - not when it's already a crisis.

Risk Levels

• Critical (0-3 days) - Immediate action required. Expedite shipment or transfer from another location.
• High (4-7 days) - Place emergency order. Consider air freight for high-value SKUs.
• Medium (8-14 days) - Standard reorder. Monitor velocity for sudden spikes.
• Low (15+ days) - Normal replenishment cycle. No action needed.

What the Agent Considers

Unlike static reorder points, FlowRunner factors in:

• 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day velocity trends
• Seasonal patterns and promotional calendars
• Supplier lead time variability
• Inbound shipments already in transit
• Safety stock requirements by SKU
• Multi-channel sales (DTC, wholesale, marketplace)

Real Results

"We went from reactive to proactive. The agent caught a velocity spike on our top SKU 5 days before we would have stocked out. That single alert saved us $127,000 in lost sales during peak season."

- VP Supply Chain, consumer electronics brand