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Supply Chain & Retail Solutions user guide

Last updated Apr 16, 2026

Order parameters dataset

The order parameters dataset contains planning configuration data for each product, location, and supplier combination. It defines the timing and service assumptions used by the inventory management solution when calculating inventory parameters and replenishment recommendations.

This dataset plays a critical role in determining how inventory decisions are evaluated over time.

Purpose

The inventory management solution uses the order parameters dataset to:

  • Understand how frequently inventory is reviewed and replenished
  • Calculate the ordering cycle (also known as the risk period)
  • Evaluate demand volatility over lead times and review periods
  • Support accurate safety stock and replenishment calculations

During presales, this dataset is also used to validate planning assumptions and assess potential inventory improvements.

Required fields

FieldDescriptionTypeUseNotes
product_idUnique identifier for the product SKU.stringApplication / PresalesN/A
location_idIdentifier for the store or distribution centre where the product is delivered.stringApplication / PresalesN/A
source_idIdentifier for the supplier or internal distribution centre.stringApplicationCan represent an external supplier or an internal source.
review_periodNumber of days between reviewing purchase orders.intApplication / PresalesOptional. May be determined during scoping.
service_levelTarget service level for the product, expressed as a value between 0 and 1.floatApplication / PresalesOptional. May be determined during scoping.
lead_timeNumber of days between placing an order and receiving the product.intApplication / PresalesN/A
updated_atDate and time (UTC) when the record was created or last updated.datetimeApplicationOptional.

Usage notes

  • The ordering cycle for a product is calculated as the sum of the lead_time and review_period.
  • If review_period or service_level values are not provided, they may be defined during onboarding or scoping.
  • Identifiers (product_id, location_id, source_id) must align with the corresponding Products, Locations, and Suppliers datasets.
  • This dataset typically changes less frequently than demand or stock data but is critical to planning accuracy.
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