Minimum Stock is the minimum amount of this item you should have on hand (sometimes called safety stock). The Minimum Stock Level is calculated by adding all sales for the last 52 weeks, and dividing by 52. Minimum Stock levels are displayed in cases when the product has the pack/size entered in the products file.

Required Stock is the required amount you should have on hand. Required Stock Level is calculated by adding 20% to the minimum stock level. This information is useful for making an order quantity decision.  Required Stock levels are displayed in cases when the product has the pack/size entered in the product file.