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Plan inventory by the full SKU: method, grade, shade, length and pack format. Track actual usage and replenishment time for each combination. A high total stock weight can still leave a salon short of the specific colour and method its clients need.
Start with a focused approved range
Separate frequently used combinations from occasional requests. Build the initial range from a sample-approved selection rather than every available colour and length. For a network, use shared product codes so different locations report usage consistently.
Build a practical reorder calculation
Use expected demand during the replenishment period plus a buffer appropriate to demand variability. For example, if a location uses 500g a week and plans for a four-week replenishment period, expected usage is 2,000g before any buffer. This is an arithmetic example, not a recommended stock level or a PLUCHARM lead-time promise.
Track stock that can actually be used
Record on-hand, reserved, in-transit and unusable stock separately. Include open client bookings or confirmed reseller orders where relevant. Check whether returns, sample use or damaged packs have changed the available quantity.
Choose software after defining the records
A spreadsheet can support a small range; a larger network may need a dedicated inventory platform. The essential fields are the same: SKU, location, quantity, movement date and order reference. Do not assume that a supplier provides a portal, analytics dashboard or integration unless it is confirmed.
Review the plan with the next order
Compare forecast demand with actual use and note slow-moving combinations. Share the upcoming SKU list and required date with PLUCHARM to check stock and production options. A replenishment plan should adapt to the products your business actually sells.
Editorial update: 9 September 2026. Product guidance and PLUCHARM ordering information; confirm the specification and commercial terms for your exact order.
