Business Terms Dictionary

On-Hand Alert Level

The On-Hand Alert Level refers to the percentage of the red zone within a buffer that is used to determine whether an item’s buffer status should be marked as yellow or red. It helps identify when inventory levels are approaching critical thresholds, indicating potential shortages or excess. © Copyright 2025 Demand Driven Institute. Used with permission.

What is it used for?


The On-Hand Alert Level is used to provide clear visual indicators for supply chainteams, signaling when stock levels are nearing critical limits ( red zone) or require attention ( yellow zone). This allows businesses to act proactively and adjust their inventory or procurement strategies to prevent disruptions.


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En ForgeFlow Cloud ERP, puede activar fácilmente las alertas de inventario físico para supervisar los niveles de inventario en tiempo real y recibir notificaciones cuando las existencias corran el riesgo de agotarse, lo que le ayudará a evitar las roturas de stock y a mantener un inventario óptimo.
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