₹1 Lakh Store
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GETTING STARTED
FIND — Get an Idea
VALIDATE — Hit PMF (Phase 3)
UNIT ECONOMICS — First (Phase 4)
SCALE — Build to ₹1L/mo
    • Supplier Sourcing SOP
    • MOQ Negotiation Scripts
    • Quality Control Checklist
    • Inventory Planning Model
    • Reorder Point Calculator
    • Shiprocket Setup Guide
    • 3PL vs Self-Fulfillment
    • COD Remittance Cycle
    • Returns Management SOP
    • Packaging Material Vendors
AI & AUTOMATION
ANALYTICS & DATA
FINANCE
TOOLS & CALCULATORS
RESOURCES
  1. SCALE — Build to ₹1L/mo
  3. Inventory Planning Model

05 — Supply Chain

Inventory Planning Model

Too much inventory = dead cash. Too little = stockouts and lost sales. Plan your inventory precisely.
30-50 First Order14-21 Day Reorder7-14 Day Safety Stock

30-50

First Order Units

Start small, validate demand

14-21 Days

Reorder Cycle

Supplier to shelf

7-14 Days

Safety Stock

Buffer for demand spikes

25-40%

Holding Cost

Per year, of inventory value

Inventory Planning Formula

The Formula

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

Example: 3 orders/day × 14 days lead time + 21 units safety = 63 units

First Order = 30-50 units (validates demand)

Second Order = When stock reaches reorder point

Inventory by Phase

PhaseMonthly OrdersInventoryReorder PointRisk
Validation (Month 1)0-2030-50 units10 unitsUnderstock OK
Launch (Month 2)20-5050-80 units25 unitsBalance
Growth (Month 3-4)50-100100-150 units50 unitsAvoid Stockout
Scale (Month 5-6)100+200+ units100 unitsSystematize
Inventory Planning — Must Complete