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Inventory management flowchart template

An inventory management flowchart shows when stock gets reordered and what happens between the purchase order and the shelf. This example checks available stock against a reorder point every morning, routes large orders for approval, receives and checks each delivery, logs discrepancies and updates the stock system, with two worked reorder point calculations.

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Inventory management flowchart example showing reorder point decision and loop, purchase order approval and receiving, worked reorder point table
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Set your reorder points

    Calculate a reorder point for each SKU from daily sales, supplier lead time and safety stock. Without one, the first decision in the flowchart becomes a guess made by whoever happens to check.

  2. Name the approver

    Replace the example threshold with your own purchase approval limit and the role that signs it off. A clear limit stops urgent orders waiting on someone who did not know the decision was theirs.

  3. Decide how discrepancies close

    Agree who logs short or damaged deliveries and whether you return the goods, accept them or ask for a credit note. Recording this before put-away keeps the stock figure accurate.

Questions about this template

Where do I enter our own reorder point numbers?

Edit the worked reorder point table with your daily sales, lead time and safety stock, then update the figure in the reorder point decision to match.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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