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Stock optimization

Reorder points, target levels and cost: enough stock without overstocking.

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Stock optimization2 Nov 2026

How to Set a Reorder Point and a Target Level for Each Product

A practical way to decide when to order and how much, based on average daily usage, supplier lead time and a sensible safety buffer, with an illustrative example and advice on reviewing levels for seasons such as Ramadan and Eid.

Abstract MIRSAD-branded illustration of a balanced scale resting on stock boxes of different sizes

Stock optimization2 Nov 2026

Valuing Inventory with Weighted Average Cost: A Practical Explanation with an Example

How the average cost changes with every receipt, how returns and write-offs affect it, why costs should be visible only to authorised roles, and how to read an inventory valuation report.

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