Order Engine

Reorder recommendations

Turn demand and lead time into a reviewable order plan.

Order Engine uses current stock, incoming stock, safety stock, supplier lead time and 30, 60 or 90-day demand snapshots to recommend what may need reordering.

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Reorder recommendations

Order Engine

Northstar Commerce | Fictional recommendations
Recommended SKUs42Filtered view
Projected stockouts11Within lead time
Incoming stock740 unitsIn-progress inbound
Search Order EngineAll suppliers60 day demandInclude safety stock
DescriptionCurrentIncomingAvg/dayLeadOrder qty
Summit Trail Cap18402.421 days57
Ridge Bottle 750ml901.814 days41
Canvas Weekender6201.130 days28
Built in South Africa for marketplace and retail operations, used by relevant sellers beyond South Africa.
Useful for one channel or many
Designed for shops, teams and warehouses
How the workflow fits

Move from data to operational action.

Each step reduces repeated admin, improves accuracy or makes the next decision easier.

STEP 01

Keep inputs current

Maintain stock, in-progress inbound, supplier lead time, minimum stock and cost.

Benefit: Recommendations use better inputs.
STEP 02

Choose the demand view

Select 30, 60 or 90-day demand and whether minimum stock acts as safety stock.

Benefit: Match the planning horizon.
STEP 03

Filter and export

Review supplier, projected stockout, recommendation and profit filters, then export.

Benefit: A faster purchasing review.
What the business gains

Features with an operational reason.

Save time, reduce mistakes, improve stock turnover and see profit more clearly.

01

Demand snapshots

Use stored sales and stock summaries without scanning raw history every page load.

02

Incoming stock awareness

Subtract in-progress inbound quantities before recommending more stock.

03

Lead-time planning

Use supplier lead time and projected stockout dates to surface urgency.

04

Profit context

Review current product margin and projected profit alongside quantity recommendations.

Inside the workflow

A recommendation layer, not an autopilot.

Order Engine gives the buyer a structured shortlist and the evidence behind it while leaving the purchasing decision with the business.

Demand windows

Choose which stored 30, 60 or 90-day demand rate drives the recommendation.

Safety stock

Include or exclude the product minimum-stock quantity in the calculation.

Current and incoming stock

Use owned availability, relevant Takealot availability and in-progress inbound stock.

Supplier lead time

Estimate reorder point, target stock and projected stockout with supplier timing.

Filters and Excel export

Narrow the list by supplier, recommendation, profit and search before export.

Good to know

Clear answers before setup.

What data affects the recommendation?

Demand history, current stock, in-progress inbound stock, supplier lead time, coverage days and optional safety stock.

Can I choose a different demand period?

Yes. The user can choose a 30, 60 or 90-day demand window.

Put the work in one clear operation.

Start with the channels and workflows you use today, then add more as your operation grows.