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You can optimize inventory at the DC level using the Distribution Center Inventory dashboard, so you can meet customer demand and maximize sales. See how inventory stacks up by product, store, and region, and determine if inventory levels are above or below average. This dashboard is divided into three sections:
  • Overview: A snapshot of inventory levels in DCs by quantities, units, and dollars on hand.
  • Drivers: Factors that contribute to your inventory levels.
  • Details: Granular information to help you take action when inventory is high or low.

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Overview

The Overview section gives you a sense of your inventory status.

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Quantity on Hand over Time

This line graph displays your inventory quantity on hand over time, helping you recognize cyclical and seasonal patterns. It’s filtered to show only current inventory products.

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Overview tiles

  • Latest Report Date: The most recent dates that inventory data was received.
  • Total Quantity on Hand: The total on-hand units for the selected filters.
  • Total Dollars on Hand: The total dollar value of your on-hand units for the selected filters.
Note: For UNFI, the dollar value is calculated using the average retailer purchase price — how much the retailer actually paid the vendor. This is a negotiated value that can be below the listed wholesale price and may differ from other retailers.

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Inventory by Product

This table displays each product’s inventory information and DCs with inventory on the latest report date.

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Drivers

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Inventory by State

This heat map shows whether inventory is high or low at distribution centers by state, so you can take steps to normalize your inventory levels. The metric is calculated by dividing on-hand inventory by the average number of units selling in a week. For example, if you have 100 units on hand and sell 50 units in a typical week, you have two weeks of supply. The average number of units selling per week is calculated using the time frame you specify in the Lookback period dropdown at the top of the dashboard. Note: Days with no sales are excluded from the calculation. For example, if you select a two-week lookback period but there is only data for the second week, only one week is used for the calculation.

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Inventory by Distribution Center

Each product’s inventory information by distribution center for the selected time period.

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Inventory Details

The Inventory Details table at the bottom of the dashboard provides more granular product and DC information. You can select an individual cell in the table to filter by a specific DC.

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Weekly Forecast details

The Weekly Forecast column provides a proprietary estimate of expected base demand for the upcoming week, excluding any anticipated lift from promotions. Note: This forecast can help you anticipate demand, but it’s not a commitment and may change until purchase orders (POs) are finalized. When you create a demand plan using the weekly forecast, account for both the lead time and the UNFI order cycle. For example, if UNFI orders every seven days and has a lead time of 14 days, you should plan for 21 days of demand. In this case, multiply the weekly forecast by three. For long-term planning, UNFI advises using historical ordering data to build your own forecasts. If you have any questions or experience issues, please reach out to UNFIinsights@unfi.com.