The question this resource answers
Apply a minimum order and fixed order increment to an entered inventory requirement. It is written for buyers dealing with supplier order increments, with the focus kept on order rounding. The aim is a usable record or calculation rather than another generic product-ranking page.
Gather the inputs before interpreting the result
The worksheet asks for: Inventory units requested; Supplier minimum units; Supplier order increment in units. Keep the relevant package, item reference or source document nearby when completing a field. If the source does not establish a fact, leave it unresolved rather than replacing it with a plausible assumption.
How the working is performed
Use the larger of the requested quantity and supplier minimum, then round up to the next multiple of the stated increment. Check whether the actual supplier applies increments differently.
Work through a concrete case
For 130 requested units, a 100-unit minimum and 50-unit increments, the illustrative order is 150 units.
What the result cannot establish
This assumes increments apply from zero. It does not submit orders or determine a medically appropriate quantity. Review the original item and source before turning a worksheet result into a purchase statement. A calculation can be correct while an input is incomplete, outdated or attached to the wrong product.
Retain a reviewable record
Keep the date, item identity and the source behind any product-specific statement. If you share an output, retain its assumptions and limitations alongside it. Use the interactive tool to reproduce the working rather than presenting an unexplained number or verdict.