Retail

Restock And Replenishment Workflow for Retail

For retail teams, an empty shelf and an inaccurate stock record often create the same repeated work. This map links shelf checks, back-room verification, replenishment requests, delivery checks and inventory updates so shortages have clear owners.

Starts when

A stock check or low-stock alert identifies a replenishment need.

Ends when

Stock is replenished, recorded, and any shortage has an owner.

Steps in this workflow

1. 1

   Check stock levels

   Compare shelf quantities with the store's minimum stock levels.

2. 2

   Verify back-room stock

   Check available units and confirm the product and variant are correct.

3. 3

   Raise a replenishment request

   Order or transfer the required quantity using approved rules.

4. 4

   Receive and inspect stock

   Check deliveries for quantity, damage, and product accuracy.

5. 5

   Update inventory

   Record received or transferred units in the stock system.

6. 6

   Replenish and report

   Fill the display and flag unavailable items or repeated shortages.