Minimum Order Quantity Field, Item Table

Defines a minimum allowable quantity for an item order proposal.

Use, for example, if the item is delivered in a fixed transportation unit, such as a container, which you want to be fully utilized.

Additional Information

Once the need for replenishment is detected and the lot size has been adjusted to meet the specified reordering policy, the quantity is increased to meet the minimum order quantity that you define for the item.

Use this field with a make-to-stock manufacturing policy.

Tip

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Parent Tables

Table Location
Purchases (Qty.) Field, Item Table Inventory
Item Table Inventory

See Also

Reference

Reordering Policy
Manufacturing Policy
Item Card
Stockkeeping Unit

Other Resources

Design Details: Staying under the Overflow Level
Design Details: Handling Reordering Policies