The NonFulfillableQuantity measure provides the total quantity of items that cannot be fulfilled within orders. This reflects issues with inventory or other fulfillment constraints and helps identify bottlenecks in the supply chain.
Key Details
- Summation of Non-Fulfillable Quantities:
- Aggregates the
Non-Fulfillable Quantity
field across all line items in relevant orders. - Includes items that cannot be fulfilled due to insufficient inventory, delivery constraints, or other operational issues.
- Aggregates the
- Order-Driven:
- Relates to order fulfillment workflows, highlighting the quantity of items not deliverable from orders placed.
- Inventory and Fulfillment:
- Tightly coupled with inventory availability, fulfillment processes, and supply chain efficiency.
Why It Matters
- Identify Fulfillment Bottlenecks:
- Pinpoints products with supply issues or errors in order management.
- Customer Satisfaction:
- Directly impacts customer experience by indicating how much of the demand cannot be met.
- Operational Improvements:
- Guides strategic decisions to address recurring inventory or logistical issues.
Examples
- Scenario 1:
- An order contains 10 units of Product A. If only 7 are available, the NonFulfillableQuantity is 3.
- Scenario 2:
- Across all orders, if 50 units of various products cannot be delivered due to stockouts, the NonFulfillableQuantity for that period is 50.
Use Case Insights
- Supply Chain Analysis:
- Identify weak points in procurement or inventory management.
- Product Availability:
- Highlight popular products frequently out of stock.
- Strategic Decisions:
- Prioritize products for restocking or optimize safety stock levels.
Complementary Measures
- FulfillableQuantity:
- Tracks the quantities that can be fulfilled, giving a complete view when paired with NonFulfillableQuantity.
- UnfulfilledQuantity:
- Summarizes all quantities in orders that remain unfulfilled, whether due to fulfillment backlog or inventory issues.
- OrderedQuantity:
- Provides context by indicating the total quantity ordered.
Takeaway
The NonFulfillableQuantity measure highlights inefficiencies in meeting customer demand, offering actionable insights to improve fulfillment processes and customer satisfaction. It is a critical metric for businesses aiming to streamline supply chains and optimize inventory levels.