Minimum stock, ideal stock, and current stock: what's the difference when setting restocking goals?

In Jestor, the physical product stock template works with three indicators per product — minimum stock, ideal stock, and current stock — which together form the stock goal and help decide when and how much to restock.

What each indicator represents

Current stock is the quantity that actually exists at the moment. Minimum stock is the threshold below which the product gets flagged as "low stock." Ideal stock represents the quantity the company would like to keep available. The stock goal is calculated by relating these three values, helping visualize how far each product is from its ideal level.

Indicator	What it represents
Current stock	Actual quantity available right now
Minimum stock	Threshold that signals the need to restock
Ideal stock	Desired quantity to keep in stock

How to set these values for each product

When registering a product, fill in the name, category, brand, and price.
Define the desired minimum stock and ideal stock for that item.
Track current stock as inflow and outflow movements are recorded.
Use the product's status (low stock, OK, or out of stock) to prioritize restocking.

Why choose Jestor

Automatic stock goal: cross-referencing the three indicators helps decide how much to restock.
Visual status per product: it's immediately clear which items need attention.
Centralized alerts: low-stock and out-of-stock items show up highlighted on the dashboard.

Can minimum stock and ideal stock be the same value?

They can be configured however makes the most sense for the business, but each serves a different purpose: flagging risk (minimum) versus pointing to the desired goal (ideal).

Does a product's status change automatically as current stock changes?

Yes, the status (low stock, OK, or out of stock) is automatically updated based on comparing current, minimum, and ideal stock.

Can these three values be registered for all products at once?

Each product is registered individually, with its own minimum, ideal, and current stock values.

Reference video

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