# order placement date (warehouse logistics)

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> When stock levels fall below the reorder point, the order placement date is reached – the calculated moment at which a replenishment order must be triggered with the supplier.

When stock levels fall below the reorder point, the order placement date is reached – the calculated moment at which a replenishment order must be triggered with the supplier. It is derived from current inventory levels, replenishment lead time, and safety stock held as a buffer against unexpected demand spikes or delivery delays. Warehouse management systems (WMS) typically identify this date automatically and generate either order proposals or direct purchase orders. While the reorder point is a quantity-based threshold, the order placement date expresses the same control mechanism in time. Companies with variable lead times or seasonal demand patterns should review and adjust the underlying parameters on a regular basis.

**Source:** [https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/bestelltermin-33229](https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/bestelltermin-33229)

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| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | order placement date (warehouse logistics) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 110 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/bestelltermin-33229 |

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