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Inventory Settings

Configure how Tether manages inventory, including safety stock rules, fulfillment mappings, and inventory states.
Inventory settings require Admin access.

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Accessing Inventory Settings

1

Go to Settings

Navigate to Settings in the sidebar
2

Select Inventory Forecast

Click on Inventory Forecast section
3

View Configuration

See current inventory settings

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Safety Stock Configuration

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What is Safety Stock?

Safety stock is buffer inventory to protect against:
  • Demand variability
  • Supply delays
  • Forecast errors

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Configuration Methods

MethodDescriptionBest For
Fixed QuantitySet number of unitsStable demand products
Days of CoverX days of average demandMost products
Percentage% of period demandSeasonal products

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Setting Up Safety Stock

1

Go to Inventory Settings

Navigate to inventory configuration
2

Find Safety Stock Section

Locate safety stock configuration
3

Choose Method

Select how to calculate safety stock
4

Set Values

Enter values by SKU/warehouse or globally
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Save

Apply configuration

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Safety Stock Levels

SettingDescription
MinimumLowest acceptable level
TargetIdeal inventory level
MaximumUpper limit (overstock threshold)

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Fulfillment Mapping

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What is Fulfillment Mapping?

Defines which warehouses fulfill demand from which channels: 
Channel → Warehouse(s)

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Why Fulfillment Mapping Matters

PurposeBenefit
Inventory AllocationKnow where to stock
Forecast ConsumptionProject inventory at right location
Order RecommendationsReplenish correct warehouse

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Configuring Fulfillment

1

Go to Inventory Settings

Navigate to inventory configuration
2

Find Fulfillment Mapping

Locate fulfillment configuration
3

Map Channels to Warehouses

For each channel, select fulfilling warehouse(s)
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Set Priority

If multiple warehouses, set priority order
5

Save

Apply mapping

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Example Mapping

ChannelPrimary WarehouseSecondary
Shopify USEast Coast DCWest Coast DC
Amazon FBAAmazon Fulfillment-
WholesaleCentral Warehouse-
Website CACanada DCEast Coast DC

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Multi-Warehouse Fulfillment

When multiple warehouses can fulfill:
SettingBehavior
Primary OnlyAlways use primary
FallbackUse secondary if primary out of stock
SplitDistribute across warehouses

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Inventory States

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Understanding Inventory States

Tether tracks inventory in multiple states:
StateDescription
On HandPhysically in warehouse
AvailableOn hand minus committed
CommittedReserved for orders
IncomingIn transit to warehouse
SellableAvailable for new orders

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State Calculations

Sellable = On Hand - Committed + Incoming
Available = On Hand - Committed

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Configuring State Display

Choose which states to display:
1

Go to Settings

Navigate to inventory settings
2

Find Display Options

Locate inventory state configuration
3

Select States

Choose which states to show in dashboards
4

Save

Apply preferences

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Overstock Settings

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Configuring Overstock Alerts

Define when inventory is excessive:
MethodDescription
Days of CoverAlert if > X days inventory
Multiple of SafetyAlert if > X times safety stock
Fixed QuantityAlert if > specific amount

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Setting Overstock Thresholds

1

Go to Inventory Settings

Navigate to configuration
2

Find Overstock Section

Locate overstock threshold settings
3

Set Threshold

Define when to alert for overstock
4

Save

Apply settings

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Lead Time Defaults

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Default Lead Times

Set fallback lead times when not specified:
TypeDefault Use
SupplierWhen supplier capability not set
TransitWhen warehouse-to-warehouse not configured
ProductionFor manufacturing orders

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Configuring Defaults

1

Go to Settings

Navigate to inventory settings
2

Find Lead Time Defaults

Locate default lead time section
3

Set Values

Enter default days for each type
4

Save

Apply defaults

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Inventory Health Rules

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Health Status Configuration

Define thresholds for health status:
StatusDefault Rule
Out of StockSellable = 0
Low InventoryBelow safety stock
HealthyBetween safety and overstock
OverstockAbove overstock threshold

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Customizing Health Rules

Adjust thresholds based on your business:
ParameterAdjustment
Critical DaysWhen to show urgent
Low DaysWhen to show warning
Overstock DaysWhen excess starts

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Best Practices

Begin with higher safety stocks:
  • Learn demand patterns
  • Reduce gradually
  • Better to have excess initially
Different settings for different products:
  • High-value: higher safety stock
  • Fast-moving: more buffer
  • Slow-moving: lower buffer
Update settings as business changes:
  • Seasonal adjustments
  • After supply chain changes
  • When adding new products
Keep records of configuration choices:
  • Why settings were chosen
  • Who approved
  • When to review

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Troubleshooting

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Incorrect Inventory Projections

Possible causes:
  • Wrong fulfillment mapping
  • Missing lead times
  • Incorrect safety stock
Solutions:
  1. Review fulfillment configuration
  2. Verify lead times set
  3. Check safety stock levels

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Missing Alerts

Possible causes:
  • Thresholds too high/low
  • SKU not configured
  • Filter hiding alerts
Solutions:
  1. Review threshold settings
  2. Verify SKU configuration
  3. Clear filters

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Next Steps

Warehouses

Configure warehouses

Lead Times

Set up lead times

Supply Simulation

Simulation settings

User Access

Manage permissions