Trigger modes: SmartDays, ManualQty, Hybrid, Disabled
Trigger mode is the single most important replenishment setting in RevoStock. It controls two things simultaneously: the condition that fires a reorder suggestion, and the logic used to calculate how much to order. Choosing the right mode for each part of your catalog determines how much of the buying process RevoStock handles automatically versus how much stays under manual buyer control.
Trigger mode is just another replenishment field, so the same precedence rules apply. You can set SmartDays globally and switch individual vendors or SKUs to a different mode without touching anything else.
SmartDays (default)
How it triggers
SmartDays is fully forecast-driven. RevoStock continuously monitors each SKU's projected days to stockout using your sales history and demand forecast. A reorder is suggested the moment the following condition is met:
Days to stockout - Lead time - Safety stock days <= 0
In plain terms: RevoStock fires a reorder when the stock on hand is just barely enough to last through the supplier's lead time plus your safety buffer. Once that margin is gone, a new purchase order line appears in the Buying Table.
How it sizes the order
The suggested quantity covers exactly Days of supply worth of demand from the expected arrival date, converted to units using the forecasted daily sales rate:
Suggested quantity = Forecasted daily sales x Days of supply
MOQ and Maximum quantity cap are then applied to the result.
When to use SmartDays
SmartDays is the right default for most stores. Choose it when:
- You trust RevoStock's demand forecasts and want the system to manage timing automatically.
- Your buying is relatively high-frequency and your lead times are predictable.
- You want to minimize the manual effort of tracking reorder dates.
ManualQty
How it triggers
ManualQty ignores the forecast entirely. The reorder fires when current stock on hand falls to or below the Static reorder point (SRP) — a fixed unit threshold you define:
Reorder fires when: current stock <= Static reorder point
How it sizes the order
The suggested quantity is derived from the Static reorder point value. The system uses this as a fixed order floor rather than a forecast-based calculation. MOQ and Maximum quantity cap are still applied on top.
ManualQty requires a Static reorder point to be set — either on the SKU override, Vendor override, or Global Defaults. If the field is blank and a SKU is in ManualQty mode, no reorder will trigger.
When to use ManualQty
Choose ManualQty when:
- Your buying team prefers to set and review fixed reorder levels rather than relying on AI-generated quantities.
- A product has highly irregular demand that makes forecasting unreliable.
- You want to replicate a traditional min/max or two-bin replenishment system within RevoStock.
Hybrid
How it triggers
Hybrid is a safety net layered on top of automatic planning. It monitors both the SmartDays threshold and the Static reorder point simultaneously and fires a reorder on whichever condition is hit first:
Reorder fires when:
(Days to stockout - Lead time - Safety stock days <= 0)
OR
(current stock <= Static reorder point)
This means Hybrid will never let you fall through the cracks. If the forecast model misses a demand spike and stock falls unexpectedly fast, the Static reorder point acts as an emergency trigger even before SmartDays would normally fire.
How it sizes the order
The quantity is calculated the same way SmartDays does — covering Days of supply from the arrival date — but the Static reorder point acts as a minimum floor on the suggested quantity:
Suggested quantity = max(SmartDays quantity, Static reorder point)
MOQ and Maximum quantity cap are then applied.
When to use Hybrid
Choose Hybrid when:
- You want AI-driven planning but also need a hard safety net for high-value or business-critical SKUs.
- Your store has seasonal products where demand can surge faster than the model adjusts.
- You are transitioning from a manual buying process and want a fallback while you build confidence in the forecasts.
Disabled
How it triggers
Disabled never triggers a reorder. Regardless of stock levels, forecasts, or any other factor, RevoStock will not generate a reorder suggestion for a SKU in Disabled mode.
How it sizes the order
The suggested quantity is always 0.
When to use Disabled
Use Disabled for:
- SKUs being phased out or discontinued — you want to sell through existing stock without ordering more.
- Drop-shipped products that your supplier fulfills directly and you never hold inventory for.
- Products managed by a separate procurement process outside RevoStock.
- Promotional or one-time items that will never be reordered.
Setting Disabled at the Global layer will suppress all reorder suggestions across your entire catalog. This is rarely the right choice — use it at the Vendor or SKU layer to target specific products.
Choosing the right mode: quick reference
| Mode | Trigger condition | Order sizing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmartDays | Forecast-driven margin hits zero | Days of supply from arrival | Fully automated planning; most SKUs |
| ManualQty | Stock hits Static reorder point | Based on Static reorder point | Fixed min/max buying; unreliable demand |
| Hybrid | Either condition hits first | SmartDays quantity or SRP, whichever is larger | High-value SKUs needing a safety net |
| Disabled | Never | Always 0 | Phase-outs, drop-ship, external procurement |