The graphical inventory profile in Business Central gives salespeople a visual overview of when an item will be back in stock, so you can give customers reliable delivery dates. Instead of just getting an error message that inventory is too low, you see exactly when supply and demand line up.
When you enter a sales order quantity that exceeds available stock, standard Business Central shows an error message and you can open the inventory profile to investigate. The graphical inventory profile turns that data into a clear visual where you can see when your inventory drops below zero and which incoming supplies, such as production orders, will cover the demand.
You can use the overview to test scenarios. For example, if you move a sales order line to align with a production order supply, you can see that the inventory stays positive and the order is fine. This makes it easy to understand the different supplies and demands and decide when to promise the item to the customer.
How the graphical inventory profile works in a sales order
Take sales order number 10-052 as an example. You insert the quantity for an item, and standard Business Central responds with an error message because inventory is lower than required and there is not enough stock to fulfil the order.
In standard Business Central, you can open the inventory profile to see the details. With the graphical inventory profile, you get a much clearer view. You can see the point where your sales order pushes inventory below zero, and you can see the incoming supplies that will bring it back up.
Matching supply and demand to set delivery dates
The graphical view makes it easy to see when an item is expected to be back in stock. If you move the order to match a production order supply, the profile shows that inventory will be okay. You get a quick read on the different supplies and demands, which tells you when you can realistically promise the item to the customer.
Q&A
What does the graphical inventory profile in Business Central do?
It gives you a visual overview of supply and demand for an item, so you can see when inventory drops below zero and when incoming supplies will replenish it. This helps you decide when you can promise delivery to a customer.
What happens in standard Business Central when you order more than is in stock?
Standard Business Central shows an error message because inventory is lower than required, and you can open the inventory profile to see the details. The graphical inventory profile presents the same information as a clear visual instead.
How does the graphical inventory profile help with delivery promises?
It shows when an item is expected to be back in stock and lets you test scenarios, such as moving a sales order to match a production order supply. You can see whether inventory stays positive and use that to set a realistic delivery date.