# Configure reordering rules

> For certain products, it is necessary to ensure that there is always a minimum amount available on hand at any given time.

Fonte: https://docs.kmee.com.br/en/odoo/modules/compras/configurar-regras-de-reposicao/

For certain products, it is necessary to ensure that there is always a minimum amount available on hand at any given time. By adding a reordering rule to a product, it is possible to automate the reordering process so that a purchase order is automatically created whenever the amount on hand falls below a set threshold.

Important

The *Inventory* module must be installed to use reordering rules.

## Configure products for reordering

Products must be configured in a specific way before a reordering rule can be added to them.

Starting from the **Inventory**, **Manufacturing**, **Purchase**, or **Sales** module, navigate to **Products -> Products** and then click **Create** to make a new product. Alternatively, find a product that already exists in the database and click into it's product form.

Next, on the product form, enable reordering by checking the **Can be Purchased** option underneathe the **Product Name** field. Finally, set the **Product Type** to `Storable Product` under the **General Information** tab.

![Configure a product for reordering in Odoo.](https://docs.kmee.com.br/odoo/referencias/img/applications/inventory_and_mrp/purchase/products/reordering/product-configured-for-reordering.png)

## Add a reordering rule to a product

After properly configuring a product, a reordering rule can be added to it by selecting the now visible **Reordering Rules** tab at the top of that product's form, and then clicking **Create** on the **Reordering Rules** dashboard.

![Access reordering rules for a product from the product page in Odoo.](https://docs.kmee.com.br/odoo/referencias/img/applications/inventory_and_mrp/purchase/products/reordering/reordering-rules-tab.png)

Once created, the reordering rule can be configured to generate purchase orders automatically by defining the following fields:

- **Location** specifies where the ordered quantities should be stored once they are received and entered into stock.

- **Min Quantity** sets the lower threshold for the reordering rule while **Max Quantity** sets the upper threshold. If the stock on hand falls below the minimum quantity, a new purchase order will be created to replenish it up to the maximum quantity.

  > Example
  >
  > If **Min Quantity** is set to `5` and **Max Quantity** is set to `25` and the stock on hand falls to four, a purchase order will be created for 21 units of the product.

- **Multiple Quantity** can be configured so that products are only ordered in batches of a certain quantity. Depending on the number entered, this can result in the creation of a purchase order that would put the resulting stock on hand above what is specified in the **Max Quantity** field.

  > Example
  >
  > If **Max Quantity** is set to `100` but **Multiple Quantity** is set to order the product in batches of `200`, a purchase order will be created for 200 units of the product.

- **UoM** specifies the unit of measurement by which the quantity will be ordered. For discrete products, this should be set to `Units`. However, it can also be set to units of measurement like `Volume` or `Weight` for non-discrete products like water or bricks.

![Configure the reordering rule in Odoo.](https://docs.kmee.com.br/odoo/referencias/img/applications/inventory_and_mrp/purchase/products/reordering/reordering-rule-configuration.png)

## Manually trigger reordering rules using the scheduler

Reordering rules will be automatically triggered by the scheduler, which runs once a day by default. To trigger reordering rules manually, navigate to **Inventory -> Operations -> Run Scheduler**. On the pop-up window, confirm the manual action by clicking **Run Scheduler**.

Note

Manually triggering reordering rules will also trigger any other scheduled actions.

## Manage reordering rules

To manage the reordering rules for a single product, navigate to that product page's form and select the **Reordering Rules** tab at the top of the form.

To manage all reordering rules for every product, go to **Inventory -> Configuration -> Reordering Rules**. From this dashboard, typical bulk actions in Odoo can be performed such as exporting data or archiving rules that are no longer needed. As well, the **Filters**, **Group By** or triple-dotted menu on the form are available to search for and/or organize the reordering rules as desired.