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Contact Support →Understanding Alert Thresholds
Alert thresholds determine when Stock Sentry notifies you about potential stockouts.
How Thresholds Work
Stock Sentry calculates days of inventory remaining for each variant using:
- Current inventory level
- Average daily sales velocity
- Seasonal adjustments (when enabled)
When days remaining crosses a threshold, an alert is generated.
Default Thresholds
| Severity | Days | Purpose | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warning (Yellow) | 14 days | Early warning | Review and plan |
| Urgent (Orange) | 7 days | Immediate action needed | Reorder now |
| Critical (Red) | 3 days | Imminent stockout | Emergency action |
Critical is automatic - always triggers at 3 days or less.
Choosing Your Thresholds
Consider these factors:
1. Supplier Lead Time
- 3-day lead time: Warning at 5-7 days
- 7-day lead time: Warning at 10-14 days
- 14-day lead time: Warning at 21-30 days
2. Product Importance
- Best sellers: Higher thresholds (14-21 days)
- Moderate sellers: Default (7-14 days)
- Slow movers: Lower thresholds (5-10 days)
3. Demand Volatility
- Steady sales: Default works well
- Seasonal: Higher thresholds during peak
- Promotional: Temporarily increase before campaigns
Recommended Settings
| Product Type | Warning | Urgent |
|---|---|---|
| Fast-moving | 21 days | 10 days |
| Standard | 14 days | 7 days |
| Slow-moving | 10 days | 5 days |
Configuring Thresholds
- Navigate to Settings
- Scroll to "Alert Thresholds"
- Adjust the sliders or enter values
- Click Save Settings
Changes apply immediately to all future calculations.
Notification Settings
Configure which severities trigger notifications:
- Warning: Optional (disabled by default)
- Urgent: Recommended (enabled by default)
- Critical: Always sent (cannot disable)
See Notification Settings for details.
Common Questions
Q: What if my supplier lead time varies?
Set thresholds based on the longest typical lead time.
Q: Can I set per-product thresholds?
Coming soon. Currently, thresholds apply to all products.
Q: How often are alerts recalculated?
Daily at 2:00 AM UTC based on latest sales data.
Related: Getting Started | Velocity Calculations | Notifications