> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tetherdata.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Welcome to Tether - Your intelligent supply chain planning platform

# Welcome to Tether

Tether is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform designed for modern brands managing complex inventory, demand forecasting, and supply chain operations. Whether you're tracking thousands of SKUs across multiple warehouses or planning replenishment orders months in advance, Tether provides the tools you need to make data-driven decisions.

## What is Tether?

Tether brings together all aspects of your supply chain into a single, unified platform:

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  <Card title="Product Catalog" icon="box">
    Manage SKUs, collections, and product dimensions with flexible hierarchies and bulk editing capabilities.
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  <Card title="Inventory Management" icon="warehouse">
    Track inventory across warehouses, monitor stock health, and receive proactive alerts for stockouts and overstocks.
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  <Card title="Demand Forecasting" icon="chart-line">
    View and adjust demand forecasts with AI-powered predictions and manual override capabilities.
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    Review solver-generated transfer, production, and purchase recommendations, and turn accepted recommendations into orders.
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  <Card title="Principal Catalog" icon="layer-group">
    Model your products with attributes, SKUs, SKU groups, and bills of materials that power planning.
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  <Card title="AI Agent" icon="message">
    Chat with Tether's AI agent to answer questions about your data and take action across the platform.
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## Key Capabilities

### Intelligent Inventory Alerts

Tether continuously monitors your inventory health and alerts you to potential issues before they impact your business:

* **Stockout Alerts** - SKUs at risk of running out of stock
* **Safety Stock Breaches** - Inventory falling below safety thresholds
* **Overstock Warnings** - Excess inventory tying up capital

### Unified Product Management

Organize your products with flexible structures:

* **SKUs** - Individual products with unique identifiers
* **Collections** - Groups of related products
* **Dimensions** - Attributes like Size, Color, and Material
* **Hierarchies** - Multi-level product categorization

### Smart Supply Planning

Tether's [Supply Planning](/supply-planning/overview) solver generates a coordinated plan of transfers, production runs, and purchases based on:

* Current inventory levels
* Demand forecasts
* Supplier lead times
* Safety stock targets

### Multi-Channel Support

Manage sales across all your channels from a single platform:

* Direct-to-consumer (Shopify, etc.)
* Marketplaces (Amazon, etc.)
* Wholesale and B2B
* Custom channels

## Core Concepts

Before diving in, familiarize yourself with these key terms:

| Term            | Description                                                       |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **SKU**         | Stock Keeping Unit - a unique identifier for each product variant |
| **Collection**  | A group of related SKUs, often sharing dimensions                 |
| **Channel**     | A sales channel where products are sold (e.g., Shopify, Amazon)   |
| **Warehouse**   | A physical location where inventory is stored                     |
| **Supplier**    | A vendor who provides products or materials                       |
| **Transaction** | An order (purchase, production, or transfer) in your supply chain |

## Who Uses Tether?

Tether supports different user roles with tailored access:

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    Full access to all features including inventory management, supplier configuration, integrations, and settings.
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  <Card title="Sales Rep" icon="user">
    Focused access to SKU catalog, demand forecasts, sales history, and channel information.
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  <Card title="Tether Admin" icon="shield">
    All Admin capabilities plus internal system configuration tools like mapper settings and data management.
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## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Quick Start Guide" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Get up and running with Tether in minutes
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  <Card title="Navigation Overview" icon="compass" href="/navigation">
    Learn how to navigate the Tether interface
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  <Card title="User Roles" icon="users" href="/roles-permissions">
    Understand permissions and access levels
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  <Card title="SKUs Overview" icon="barcode" href="/product-catalog/skus/overview">
    Start managing your product catalog
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