Let\u2019s say you have 80 units of a product in stock, but 50 of them are already reserved for ongoing orders. At the same time, 30 new units are expected to arrive from your supplier within three days. Your current ATP level \u2014 meaning what\u2019s available to promise \u2014 is 30 units (80 – 50), and it will increase to 60 units in three days (30 + 30).<\/p>\n
This calculation is essential when it comes to responding to customers quickly and accurately:
\u201cYou can receive 30 units immediately, and the remaining 30 on Wednesday.\u201d
It improves not only customer service but also your procurement planning and reduces the risk of lost sales due to lack of visibility.<\/p>\n
Whether you operate in e-commerce<\/a>, B2B wholesale<\/a> or retail<\/a>, accurate ATP calculations are a critical foundation for decision-making across sales, purchasing, and inventory.<\/p>\n When you have a clear overview of what\u2019s actually available to promise, you can:<\/p>\n Fulfill customer needs immediately or provide realistic delivery dates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Minimize backorders and reduce unnecessary customer follow-ups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Optimize your inventory levels and free up warehouse space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Adjust reorder points and improve purchasing management<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Enhance collaboration between sales, warehouse, and purchasing teams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n With a well-functioning ATP setup, you strengthen the entire value chain \u2014 from the first customer inquiry to the final shipment. It\u2019s a natural part of modern inventory management<\/a> and a prerequisite for effective order management<\/a>.<\/p>\n In Rackbeat<\/a>, Available to Promise is not something you have to calculate manually. The system acts as an intuitive WMS<\/a>, where your data is seamlessly connected across product cards, order workflows, and stock levels. You gain real-time insight into how many units are in stock, what\u2019s already reserved, and what\u2019s inbound \u2014 making it easy to know exactly what you can promise your customers.<\/p>\n Whether you’re working with sales orders, purchase orders, or stock transfers, ATP is automatically updated. This allows you and your team to make informed decisions \u2014 whether it\u2019s about closing a sale, placing a new purchase order, or planning warehouse capacity more effectively.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s say you sell electronic components to manufacturing companies. You currently have 200 units in stock, but 150 of them are already sold and awaiting shipment. At the same time, 100 units are in transit from your supplier. A customer calls and wants to purchase 120 units as soon as possible.<\/p>\n With Rackbeat, you can, in just a few clicks, see that you have 50 units available to promise right now<\/strong>, and the remaining 70 can be delivered in two days<\/strong>. This allows you to say \u201cyes\u201d to the order right away and give the customer an exact delivery schedule \u2014 increasing both the chance of a sale and customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n Want to stay ahead of the curve in inventory management<\/strong>, WMS<\/strong>, procurement<\/strong>, and order management<\/strong>? \u00a0Sign up for the newsletter here and take full control of your inventory, once and for all.<\/p>\n\n
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