Inventory readiness

A preorder limit needs real parts behind it.

SteelThumb keeps paid checkout disabled until Grow Kit, SeedPort, and PlotTags each have first-batch component allocation, spare reserves, reorder points, supplier lead times, and make-to-order constraints recorded.

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Inventory readiness matrix

Product	First-batch assumption	Missing before checkout	State
SteelThumb Grow Kit	5 pilot kits for a 20-bag guild SKU.	Grow bags, irrigation fittings, PlotTags starter sets, automation-prep parts, packaging, spares, storage bins, and supplier lead times.	Draft allocation; checkout blocked
SeedPort	5 standalone pilot units.	Tray/rack parts, lighting/airflow scope, controller-prep parts, packaging, spares, and supplier lead times.	Draft allocation; checkout blocked
PlotTags	20 tag-set pilot packs.	Tag material, labels, stakes/clips, header cards or bags, replacement-label reserve, ID range allocation, and supplier lead times.	Draft allocation; checkout blocked

Records required before paid checkout

Source files

products/inventory-readiness.md
products/inventory-plan.csv
products/supplier-quote-comparison.csv
products/replacement-parts.csv
products/batch-build-traveler.md

Required inventory decisions

First sellable batch size
On-hand or committed supplier order by component group
Reserved spare and replacement quantity
Reorder point and supplier lead time
Allocation rule for paid preorders versus replacement parts

Checkout blocker

No paid checkout until complete kits can be allocated by SKU
No preorder quantity above confirmed component and packaging capacity
No customer promise until lead time, storage, and reorder rules are recorded