Restock Order Form: where reviewed decisions become order-ready
The order form is the final documented recommendation, not the place where the thinking starts. It should show the quantity, supplier logic, constraints, and notes clearly enough that Brent/Fergus can review without guessing.
Why this exists
A restock recommendation becomes dangerous if the final quantity is separated from the reasoning. The order form keeps the final number connected to supplier, MOQ/case pack, notes, and uncertainty.
Fields Franz must understand
Recommended order quantity
The reviewed number after math and judgment. It should not be copied blindly from the dashboard if exceptions exist.
MOQ / case pack
The supplier constraint. If calculation says 550 but case pack requires 24s, round according to the ordering rule.
Supplier
The source of purchase. Supplier choice matters because cost, lead time, reliability, and availability can change the decision.
Notes
The most important human field. Notes should explain why we are ordering, what was checked, and what could make the order wrong.
Status/review
Shows whether the recommendation is draft, reviewed, blocked, or ready. Franz should not treat draft as approved.
Exception review checklist
- Seasonality: is demand temporary?
- Sales spike/drop: did something unusual happen?
- Listing health: is the listing active and buyable?
- Buy box/MAP: are sales distorted by pricing or seller behavior?
- Supplier: any delay, MOQ, or availability issue?
- Margin: is the product still worth buying?
- Brent/Fergus preference: is this SKU intentionally paused or deprioritized?