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What Is Reorder Point?

Reorder Point the inventory level at which you should place a new order to avoid stockouts, accounting for lead time demand and safety stock buffer.

How Dashboardly Tracks Reorder Point

Dashboardly calculates Reorder Point from your live TikTok Shop data — pulling actual orders, fees, refunds, and returns so the number you see matches your P&L.

  • Actual order revenue — not estimated or attributed revenue
  • Refunds and returns deducted automatically
  • All platform fees included for profit-level accuracy
  • Historical trends so you spot changes before they hit profit

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Reorder Point?

Lead times from China: 15-30 days sea, 5-10 days air. FBT replenishment: 3-7 days.

How do I calculate Reorder Point?

Reorder Point = (Daily Sales Velocity × Lead Time in Days) + Safety Stock

Why is my Reorder Point different from what TikTok Shop reports?

TikTok's native reports use attributed metrics with click- and view-through windows. Dashboardly calculates Reorder Point from actual order revenue, deducting refunds and returns for a truer number that matches your real P&L.

When should I track Reorder Point?

Reorder Point is a leading indicator — check it daily if you're running ads or running pricing experiments, weekly otherwise. Dashboardly tracks Reorder Point automatically so you don't have to pull exports.

Related tools & resources

For a deeper look at Reorder Point, see TikTok Shop Inventory Management: How to Prevent Stockouts Before They Kill Your Momentum.

The inventory level at which you should place a new order to avoid stockouts, accounting for lead time demand and safety stock buffer.
Definition

The inventory level at which you should place a new order to avoid stockouts, accounting for lead time demand and safety stock buffer.

Formula

Reorder Point = (Daily Sales Velocity × Lead Time in Days) + Safety Stock

Example Calculation

10 units/day × 21 days lead time + 50 safety stock = 260 units reorder point

Benchmarks for TikTok Shop Sellers

Lead times from China: 15-30 days sea, 5-10 days air. FBT replenishment: 3-7 days.

Why It Matters for TikTok Shop Sellers

The inventory level at which you should place a new order to avoid stockouts, accounting for lead time demand and safety stock buffer.

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