Introduction
This article explains how to view the Reserved Quantity while updating inventory in Amazon SmartHub. By displaying both Sellable Quantity and Reserved Quantity on the Update Inventory page, sellers can gain better visibility into inventory allocation, make more accurate stock updates, and improve overall inventory management efficiency.
Prerequisites
Before viewing reserved quantity in SmartHub, ensure that:
- You have access to your Amazon SmartHub account.
- Your products are already listed in SmartHub.
- Your inventory is synced with the system.
- You have permission to access inventory management features.
Understanding inventory calculations
When you update inventory, SmartHub automatically manages the relationship between total, sellable, and reserved quantities:
- Total Inventory = Sellable Quantity + Reserved Quantity
- Reserved Quantity automatically adjusts when orders are placed or fulfilled
- Sellable Quantity updates in real-time as reserved inventory changes
Example:
- Total Inventory: 100 units
- Reserved Quantity: 15 units (allocated to pending orders)
- Sellable Quantity: 85 units (available for new orders)
Tip: Understanding your reserved quantity helps you make informed decisions about inventory replenishment and avoid overselling.
Access the Inventory Dashboard
Step 1: Sign in to SmartHub
Go to SmartHub and sign in to your SmartHub seller account.
Step 2: Open the Inventory Section
Click Inventory from the SmartHub dashboard.
The Inventory section allows you to manage and review product stock information.
Search for a Product SKU
Step 3: Open the Update Inventory Section
Click Update Inventory to access inventory details for individual products.
Step 4: Search for the SmartHub SKU
Enter the SmartHub SKU of the product you want to review. Using the correct SKU helps ensure that you retrieve accurate inventory information for the selected product.
Review Sellable and Reserved Quantity
Step 5: Review Inventory Quantities
View the following inventory details displayed on the page:
- Sellable Quantity
- Reserved Quantity
Sellable Quantity
Sellable Quantity refers to the inventory currently available for customers to purchase, calculated as: Total Inventory - Reserved Quantity.
Reserved Quantity
Reserved Quantity represents inventory that has been allocated to pending orders but not yet shipped. This inventory is temporarily set aside and cannot be sold to other customers until the order is fulfilled or cancelled.
Reviewing both quantities helps sellers understand actual stock availability and inventory allocation more accurately.
Important points to remember
Note: Reserved Quantity visibility is currently available only for OMS nodes. This feature is not yet supported for WMS nodes.
Tip: Check both sellable and reserved quantities before updating inventory to ensure you maintain adequate stock for pending orders.
Reserved Quantity visibility is an internal inventory management feature and does not affect your customers shopping or ordering experience. This enhancement helps you manage inventory more accurately, ensuring better order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
FAQs
1. What is Sellable Quantity?
Sellable Quantity refers to the inventory currently available for customers to purchase.
2. What is Reserved Quantity?
Reserved Quantity refers to inventory allocated to active customer orders that are pending fulfillment or shipment.
3. Why is Reserved Quantity important?
Reserved Quantity helps sellers understand how much inventory is already committed to customer orders and unavailable for new purchases.
4. Can I update inventory after reviewing reserved quantity?
Yes. You can continue managing and updating inventory quantities from the Update Inventory section.
5. How does inventory visibility help operations?
Inventory visibility helps improve stock planning, reduce overselling risks, and support smoother order fulfillment processes.