# Days of Supply Calculator MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Days of Supply Calculator helps you track how long your stock will last and where your capital is tied up. It calculates stock coverage for individual SKUs and entire categories, highlighting items at risk of stockouts or those sitting in overstock. Use it to get a clear picture of inventory health and financial exposure across your warehouse.

## Overview
- **Category:** inventory-management
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1W1fkAYlUb4MOM6hjaLdfvkUtzg09mHyA0LLSt7z/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** inventory, stockout, overstock, supply-chain, sku-analysis

## Description

Managing a warehouse feels like trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces keep moving. You're constantly checking spreadsheets to see if you have enough stock to meet demand or if you're overspending on products that aren't moving. This Connector takes the guesswork out of that cycle. Instead of manual math, you can ask your agent to tell you exactly how many days of stock you have left for a specific item or an entire product line. It breaks down your inventory into tiers, showing you the actual dollar amount tied up in safe stock versus the money sitting in at risk items. By connecting this to your workflow through the Vinkius catalog, you turn raw numbers into actionable insights. You can spot a looming stockout before it happens or identify exactly where you need to cut back on orders to free up cash. It's about knowing your inventory's pulse without having to dig through rows of data yourself.

## Tools

### get_category_health_summary
Get a high-level view of inventory health for a specific group of items. This helps you see if a whole category is overstocked or facing shortages.

### calculate_financial_exposure_by_tier
Find out how much money is tied up in different stock levels. It calculates the total value for critical, stable, and excess inventory.

### get_sku_supply_metrics
See the exact supply duration and risk status for a single item. Use this to check if a specific product will run out soon.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
I have 200 units of 'Widget A' and we sell about 10 a day. How much stock do I have left?
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**Response:** 
```
Based on your current numbers, you have **20 days of supply** for Widget A. This is currently in the **stable** range. You should plan your next restock for about 15 days from now to maintain a buffer.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Give me a breakdown of my inventory value by risk level.
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**Response:** 
```
Here is the financial exposure for your current inventory:

* **Critical (Risk of Stockout):** $4,500
* **Stable:** $22,000
* **Excess (Overstock):** $12,800

Total capital tied up in overstock is $12,800.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How is the 'Home Goods' category looking?
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**Response:** 
```
The Home Goods category has the following health summary:

* **Items at risk of stockout:** 4
* **Items in overstock:** 12
* **Overall Status:** Warning - High overstock in textiles, low stock in kitchenware.
```

## Capabilities

### Get specific stock duration for any SKU
See exactly how many days of supply remain for a single item.

### Summarize inventory health for product categories
Get an aggregated view of stock levels and risks for a whole group of items.

### Calculate total dollar value of stock tiers
Find out how much money is tied up in critical, stable, or excess inventory.

### Identify items at risk of running out
Flag specific products that are approaching a stockout.

### Detect overstock and excess inventory
Pinpoint where you have too much stock sitting in the warehouse.

## Use Cases

### Predicting stockouts for high-demand items
An e-commerce owner notices a spike in sales for sneakers and wants to know if they have enough stock. They ask the agent to check the supply metrics for the sneaker category to see how many days of coverage remain.

### Reporting on trapped capital
A warehouse manager needs to report on capital tied up in slow-moving goods. They use the financial exposure tool to see the dollar value of items in the excess tier.

### Identifying category-wide shortages
A buyer wants to know which category is most at risk of a stockout. The agent runs a health summary for all electronics to flag specific items needing immediate reorders.

### Balancing stock across locations
A retail store wants to balance their stock across three different locations. They check the supply metrics for top-selling SKUs to see where to move inventory.

## Benefits

- Stop guessing on reorder dates by using get_sku_supply_metrics to see exact days of stock left.
- See your total capital at risk with calculate_financial_exposure_by_tier to identify overstock.
- Get a bird's eye view of your warehouse health using get_category_health_summary for faster decision making.
- Reduce stockouts by identifying high-risk items before they hit zero.
- Improve cash flow by pinpointing exactly where excess inventory is sitting.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get an instant view of stock longevity and capital risk without manual calculations.

1. Connect your inventory data source to the Connector.
2. Ask your agent to check specific SKUs or categories.
3. Receive a breakdown of supply days and financial risk.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can the Days of Supply Calculator help me avoid running out of stock?**
Yes, it identifies items at risk of stockout by calculating how many days of supply you have left based on demand. This lets you prioritize reorders for the items that need attention most.

**How does the Days of Supply Calculator handle different product categories?**
It provides an aggregated health summary for any group of items. You can see at a glance which categories are healthy and which ones have issues with overstock or shortages.

**Will the Days of Supply Calculator show me the dollar value of my inventory?**
Yes, it calculates the total monetary value of your stock across different coverage levels. This helps you see exactly how much capital is tied up in excess inventory.

**Can I use the Days of Supply Calculator for specific SKUs?**
Absolutely. You can pull specific supply metrics for any individual item to see its exact duration of supply and current risk status.

**Is the Days of Supply Calculator good for identifying overstock?**
It's one of its main uses. By calculating financial exposure by tier, it highlights exactly how much money is sitting in overstock so you can adjust your ordering.

**How does this Connector help with cash flow?**
It helps by identifying 'trapped' capital. By showing you the value of items in the excess tier, you can make faster decisions to move that stock or reduce future orders.

**What is the purpose of this Connector?**
It calculates how many days your current stock will last based on daily demand, helping you prevent stockouts and reduce overstock.

**How does it identify stockout risks?**
The tool flags any item where the calculated supply duration is less than 7 days as a critical risk.

**Can I analyze financial impact?**
Yes, using `calculate_financial_exposure_by_tier`, you can see the monetary value of inventory held in different coverage tiers.

**What is the purpose of this MCP?**
It calculates how many days your current stock will last based on daily demand, helping you prevent stockouts and reduce overstock.