App Settings
The Settings page allows you to configure global defaults that apply across your entire inventory.
Accessing Settings
Navigate to App Setting from the main menu.
Time Zone Settings
Why Time Zone Matters
Your time zone setting affects:
- When notifications are sent
- How dates are displayed in reports
- Daily consumption calculations
Configuring Time Zone
- Go to App Settings
- Select your time zone from the dropdown
- Click Save
Choose the time zone that matches your business operations.
Inventory Thresholds
Global Defaults
These settings apply to all products unless overridden at the variant level:
| Setting | Description | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Stock Days | Buffer inventory in days | 0-365 |
| Overstock Days | Maximum inventory target | 0-365 |
| Lead Time | Days to receive orders | 0-180 |
Safety Stock Days
Purpose: Maintains a buffer to prevent stockouts
Recommended starting values:
- Conservative: 7-10 days
- Moderate: 5-7 days
- Aggressive: 3-5 days
Overstock Days
Purpose: Alerts when inventory exceeds target levels
Recommended starting values:
- Fast-moving goods: 30-45 days
- Standard retail: 45-60 days
- Slow-moving/seasonal: 60-90 days
Lead Time
Purpose: Accounts for order fulfillment time in reorder calculations
How to determine:
- Review historical supplier delivery times
- Include processing and shipping
- Add buffer for receiving and inspection
Validation Rules
The system enforces these rules:
- Safety stock days must be less than overstock days
- All values must be positive numbers
- Lead time cannot exceed 180 days
- Threshold values cannot exceed 365 days
Saving Changes
- Modify any settings
- A save bar appears at the top
- Click Save to apply changes
- Or click Discard to revert
Changes take effect immediately after saving.
Impact of Changes
When you update global settings:
- All variants using global defaults are recalculated
- Inventory status may change for some products
- Reorder recommendations update accordingly
Variants with custom per-product settings are not affected.
Best Practices
Start Conservative
Begin with higher safety stock and adjust downward based on experience.
Review Quarterly
Schedule regular reviews of threshold settings to ensure they match current business conditions.
Document Changes
Note when and why you changed settings for future reference.
Related: Configure Thresholds Guide | Per-Product Settings