Inventory Dashboard
The Inventory Dashboard is your central hub for monitoring inventory health, identifying issues, and taking action to prevent stockouts and overstocks.The Inventory Dashboard is available to Admin users only. Sales Rep users should use the Demand Forecast views.
Accessing the Dashboard
Navigate to Inventory in the sidebar. The dashboard opens to the Overview tab by default.Dashboard Tabs
The Inventory page has four main tabs:| Tab | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Overview | Alerts and health status summary |
| Supply Plan | Scheduled orders and recommendations |
| Forecast | Inventory projection charts |
| Flow | Visual replenishment diagram |
Overview Tab
The Overview tab provides a snapshot of your inventory health.Alert Summary Cards
At the top, summary cards show:Stockout Alerts
SKUs at risk of running out of stock
Safety Stock Breaches
SKUs falling below safety thresholds
Overstock Alerts
SKUs with excess inventory
Understanding Alert Levels
Alerts are categorized by urgency:| Level | Icon | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent | 🔴 | Immediate action required (stockout imminent) |
| Important | 🟡 | Action needed soon (safety stock breach) |
| Info | 🔵 | Awareness item (overstock or minor issue) |
Alert Table
The main table shows individual alerts with:| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Alert Level | Urgency indicator |
| SKU | Product name and code |
| Warehouse | Location of the issue |
| Current Stock | Current inventory level |
| Coverage Days | Days until stockout at current rate |
| Health Status | Overall inventory health |
| Actions | Quick action buttons |
Filtering Alerts
Filter the alert list by:- Warehouse - Focus on specific locations
- Collection - Filter by product group
- Days Ahead - 30, 60, 90, 180, or 360 days projection
- Alert Level - Show only urgent, important, or info
Taking Action on Alerts
Click on an alert to open the Alert Resolution Modal:View Recommendations
Tether shows suggested actions:
- Recommended order quantity
- Suggested order date
- Available suppliers
Inventory Health Status
Each SKU/warehouse combination has a health status:| Status | Meaning | Typical Action |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy | Stock levels are good | No action needed |
| Low Inventory | Below target but above safety stock | Plan replenishment |
| Safety Stock Breach | Below safety stock threshold | Order urgently |
| Out of Stock | Zero sellable inventory | Emergency order |
| Overstock | Above maximum threshold | Reduce orders, promote sales |
Coverage Days
Coverage days indicate how long current inventory will last based on consumption forecasts.How It’s Calculated
Interpreting Coverage Days
| Coverage | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| < 7 days | Critical - immediate action needed |
| 7-14 days | Urgent - order now |
| 15-30 days | Plan replenishment |
| 31-60 days | Healthy range (varies by product) |
| > 60 days | Consider if overstock |
Ideal coverage days vary by product and lead time. A product with 60-day lead time needs more coverage than one with 7-day lead time.
Inventory States
Tether tracks inventory in different states:| State | Description |
|---|---|
| Sellable | Available for sale |
| On Hand | Physically in warehouse |
| Committed | Reserved for orders |
| Incoming | In transit or on order |
| Damaged | Not available for sale |
Understanding the Relationship
Filtering the Dashboard
By Warehouse
Focus on specific warehouses:- Click the warehouse filter
- Select one or more warehouses
- All data updates to show only selected locations
By Collection
Filter by product group:- Open the collection filter
- Select collections to include
- Alerts and metrics update accordingly
By Time Horizon
Change the projection window:| Option | Shows Alerts For |
|---|---|
| 30 days | Short-term issues |
| 60 days | Medium-term planning |
| 90 days | Standard planning horizon |
| 180 days | Extended view |
| 360 days | Annual planning |
Dashboard Metrics
Key Performance Indicators
The dashboard shows several KPIs:| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total SKUs | Number of SKUs monitored |
| SKUs at Risk | SKUs with any alert |
| Average Coverage | Mean coverage days across SKUs |
| Fill Rate | Percentage of SKUs in stock |
Trends
Some metrics show trends:- ↑ Improving
- ↓ Declining
- → Stable
Best Practices
Daily Review
Daily Review
Check the dashboard daily:
- Review new urgent alerts
- Update on previous alerts
- Verify recent actions took effect
Address Urgent First
Address Urgent First
Prioritize by alert level:
- Handle Urgent alerts immediately
- Plan for Important alerts
- Review Info alerts weekly
Use Filters Strategically
Use Filters Strategically
Different filters for different purposes:
- No filter for overall health check
- Warehouse filter for location-specific review
- Collection filter for product line analysis
Look Beyond Today
Look Beyond Today
Extend the time horizon:
- Short-term (30 days) for operations
- Medium-term (90 days) for planning
- Long-term (180+ days) for strategy
Related Features
The dashboard connects to other Tether features:- Supply Plan - Manage recommended orders
- Transactions - Create and track orders
- Demand Forecast - Understand consumption projections
- Supply Simulation - Model scenarios