Inventory can be difficult for even experienced companies to manage. That's where available-to-promise (ATP) proves useful: It enables companies to sustain a balance between customer satisfaction and profitability.

Available-to-promise is a model that allows businesses to store only the minimum amount of required products so that they can more effectively manage inventory levels. This helps companies avoid the dangers of overstocking products, while at the same time allowing for on-time replenishment of any low products.

As a fundamental part of effective supply chain management, the available-to-promise strategy keeps enough products available to be sold, and anticipates future required product amounts based on data-based forecasts. If you're worried about overstocking, or about running out of a certain product in your warehouses, available-to-promise is a viable option for your business.