Tracking Products Below Reorder Threshold
An Inventory Specialist needs to quickly identify how many different products currently have a stock level below 10 units. This helps prioritize reorders to prevent stockouts and maintain optimal inventory levels.
=COUNTIF(B2:B6, "<10") How it works: This formula counts the number of cells within the range B2 to B6 (where stock levels are recorded) that contain a numerical value less than 10. The criteria '<10' is enclosed in double quotes because it includes a comparison operator.
Data Setup
| Product ID | Stock Level |
|---|---|
| P001 | 15 |
| P002 | 8 |
| P003 | 22 |
| P004 | 5 |
| P005 | 11 |
Step-by-Step Guide
Open your inventory management spreadsheet in Excel.
Find the column that contains the 'Stock Level' for each product (e.g., Column B).
Select an empty cell where you want the count of low-stock items to appear.
Type the formula: `=COUNTIF(B2:B6, "<10")`.
Press Enter to see how many products are below the reorder threshold.
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