How to Build a Reorder Point Formula for Each SKU That Accounts for Platform Payout Delays and Supplier Lead Times
Multi-channel sellers on Shopify, Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop face a reorder point problem that standard formulas ignore: platform payout delays lock up cash precisely when you need to fund a supplier order. This guide builds a three-component reorder point formula — base lead-time coverage, safety stock and a payout buffer — with worked examples, a blended payout delay calculation and a ready-to-use SKU catalogue table.