Fabrikatör offers two powerful approaches to inventory management: Replenish and Long-term Demand & Supply Planning. Understanding the differences between these features will help you choose the right solution for your specific business needs.
Feature Comparison
Feature | Replenish | Long-term Demand & Supply Planning |
User Editable | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Seasonality Support | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Purchase Order Creation | Manual creation | Automatic creation |
Comparative Analysis | ✅ Based on defined periods | ✅ With graphs based on last 1 year |
Bundle Support | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Time Horizon | Short-term (days to weeks) | Long-term (months to a year) |
When to Use Replenish
Replenish is ideal for:
Short-term planning (less than 1 month)
Daily sales-focused inventory management
Products with minimal seasonality in sales patterns
When you prefer algorithm-driven recommendations without manual adjustments
Day-to-day operational inventory management
How Replenish Works
Replenish uses your recent sales history, lead times, and days of stock settings to calculate suggested restock quantities. It provides immediate recommendations based on current inventory levels and recent sales performance, updating automatically as your sales data changes.
When to Use Long-term Demand & Supply Planning
Long-term Demand & Supply Planning is ideal for:
Strategic planning over extended periods (3+ months)
Brands with at least 3-6 months of sales data
Proactive inventory management with future forecasting
Products with seasonality in sales patterns
When you want to create and edit your demand forecasts
Using Both Features Together
For optimal inventory management, many Fabrikatör users leverage both systems:
Replenish for day-to-day inventory management and immediate reordering decisions
Long-term Demand & Supply Planning for strategic inventory planning, seasonal preparation, and new product launches
Need more guidance on which feature is right for your business? Contact our support team through the chat button in your Fabrikatör dashboard.