The Inventory Distribution page provides powerful insights into where your customers are located and estimates potential savings from distributing your inventory strategically. This visual analysis helps you make informed decisions about how to split your inventory across Jetpack’s US fulfillment centers for reduced fulfillment costs and faster transit times.
Inventory Distribution Page Overview
The Inventory Distribution page shows you geographic patterns in your customer orders and calculates estimated savings from optimal inventory placement. This data-driven approach helps you determine the best way to distribute your inventory across Jetpack’s US fulfillment centers.The savings estimates shown on this page do not account for storage or inventory transfer costs. For complete storage cost information, see Billing and Invoicing.
Eligibility Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Order Volume | A minimum of 40 B2C orders per month is required for data generation |
| Order Types Included | Only domestic B2C orders shipped within the contiguous United States |
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Understanding the Data Visualization
The Inventory Distribution page displays your order destinations as an interactive map. Each dot on the map represents a single order’s shipping destination within your selected timeframe.How to Read the Map
| Element | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Dots | Each dot represents one order’s shipping destination |
| Dot Colors | Colors indicate the regions of these destinations, corresponding to your selected timeframe |
| Timeframe Selection | Choose from Last 3, 6, 9, or 12 months to analyze different periods |
Accessing the Inventory Distribution Page
To access the Inventory Distribution page from your Jetpack dashboard:1
Navigate to Inventory
Click Inventory on the left-hand navigation bar.
2
Open Inventory Distribution
From the expanded menu, select Inventory Distribution.
Reviewing Your Current vs. Ideal Distribution
The Inventory Distribution page allows you to compare your current inventory placement against alternative configurations optimized for cost and speed.Distribution Types
| Distribution View | Description |
|---|---|
| Current Distribution | Displays your existing inventory placement based on recent domestic B2C orders |
| Ideal Distribution | Offers alternate configurations based on Jetpack’s US fulfillment center regions |
| Best Regions Options | Shows optimized configurations from Best 5 Regions down to Best 1 Region for your selected timeframe |
Data Insights Available
The page provides several key metrics to help you evaluate distribution options:- Estimated Savings in Fulfillment Costs - Projected cost reductions from optimized inventory placement
- Estimated Transit Time Reduction - Percentage reduction in shipping time (listed in business days, excluding observed holidays)
- Total Order Count - Number of orders included in the analysis charts
- Additional Comparative Metrics - Further data points to help evaluate your current setup versus optimal placements
MultiHub IQ for Automated Distribution
Jetpack offers MultiHub IQ to automatically distribute inventory on your behalf and reduce multi-location shipments. This program handles the complexity of inventory placement for you, using demand forecasting algorithms to optimize your distribution. Learn more about MultiHub IQ and how it can streamline your inventory management across multiple fulfillment centers. By reviewing your current and ideal distributions on this page, you can better understand optimization opportunities and make strategic decisions about inventory placement across Jetpack’s US fulfillment centers.Let’s Dive Deeper
Inventory Overview
Back to the main inventory management guide
MultiHub IQ
Automated inventory distribution across fulfillment centers
Inventory Transfers
Move inventory between fulfillment centers
Sending Inventory
Create WROs to replenish your inventory
Inventory History
Track all inventory movements and adjustments
Inventory Replenishment Report
Forecast-based replenishment recommendations
Questions? Contact Jetpack Care.
If you have any questions or run into issues, you can always contact Jetpack Care for help. Our team is always here to assist via Slack, phone, or email!