What Is Repedido Point?
Understand how the punto de reorden determines exactly when to place a new pedido so that inventario arrives before inventario runs out.
Key Takeaways
- The punto de reorden is the inventario level at which a new orden de compra should be placed.
- It is calculated by adding lead time demand to the desired safety inventario level.
- Setting accurate punto de reordens prevents both inventarioouts and excess inventario accumulation.
What the Repedido Point Is
The punto de reorden (ROP) is the specific inventario quantity that triggers a new replenishment pedido. When inventario on hand falls to this level, it signals that enough inventario remains to cover demand during the lead time required for the new pedido to arrive. Setting the punto de reorden correctly ensures continuous product availability without pedidoing too early, which would inflate inventario carrying costos unnecessarily.
How to Calculate the Repedido Point
The standard formula is: Repedido Point = (Average Daily Demand x Lead Time in Days) + Safety Stock. For example, if a minoristaer sells 50 units per day with a 10-day lead time and maintains 200 units of safety inventario, the punto de reorden is 700 units. When inventario drops to 700, a new pedido is placed, and the safety inventario covers any variability during the replenishment period.
Factors Affecting the Repedido Point
Lead time is the most critical factor. Businesses sourcing from overseas proveedors face longer lead times than those using local sources. Demand variability also matters: a product with volatile ventas needs a higher punto de reorden than one with steady, predictable demand. Companies importing goods through African ports should account for potential customs delays, envío disruptions, and inland transport times when setting their punto de reordens.
Automating Repedido Point Management
Modern inventario management systems continuously monitor inventario levels and automatically generate orden de compras when the punto de reorden is reached. This eliminates manual tracking errors and ensures timely replenishment. Sophisticated systems dynamically adjust punto de reordens based on changing demand patterns and lead times. Even small and medium businesses across Africa are increasingly adopting nube-based inventario tools that automate these calculations.