Track Actual Supplier Lead Times to Sharpen Reorder Timing
Reorder with real data — measure each supplier's actual delivery time versus promised and use it to set smarter reorder points.
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Capture PO and Receipt Timing
Add
Webhooknodes recording when each PO is placed and when goods arrive. - 2
Compute Actual Lead Time
Add a
Codenode calculating real lead time and comparing it to the promised time. - 3
Update the Averages
Add a
Google Sheetsnode maintaining a rolling average lead time per supplier. - 4
Flag Slipping Suppliers
Add a
Slacknode alerting when a supplier's actual lead time worsens. - 5
Activate and Test
Activate the workflow and log a test PO cycle. Confirm lead time is computed and stored.
Frequently asked questions
How does this improve reordering?
Set reorder points on real lead times plus a buffer, so stock arrives before you run out.
What about seasonal slowdowns?
Track lead time over time so you can anticipate and buffer for known busy periods.
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