SKU Velocity Metric
Essential knowledge
Intended Audience:
Business User
Author:
Movyn John
Changed on:
16 Jan 2026
Overview
Learn about the SKU Velocity Metric in Fluent AnalyticsKey points
- High-velocity items require frequent replenishment and prime locations
- Low-velocity items may need promotional support or discontinuation
- Seasonal products show expected velocity variations
See Also: Sku Velocity (List View)
Compare and contrast with the SKU Velocity (List View) metric, which breaks down the sku velocity calculation per product, whereas this one averages the sku velocity across all filtered products.
What it measures
The average number of units at which products are sold over the number of days within the time period.Compare and contrast with the SKU Velocity (List View) metric, which breaks down the sku velocity calculation per product, whereas this one averages the sku velocity across all filtered products.When to use this metric
- Identify fast and slow-moving products for inventory optimization
- Plan product assortment and merchandising strategies
- Optimize location layout and picking processes
- Guide purchasing and replenishment decisions
How to interpret
- Good performance: Velocity aligns with business expectations and margins
- Potential issues: Very low velocity indicates potential obsolescence
- Benchmark guidance: Varies significantly by product category and business model
Technical details
Domain:`inventory_quantity`Formula: SUM(inventoryQuantity.qty where type = {TYPE_SALE}) / number_of_days Reference Filter Parameters:`inventory_catalogue.ref`: Filters the metric to inventory for the selected inventory catalogue`inventory_position.product_ref`: Filters the metric to inventory for the selected product`inventory_quantity.created_date`: Filters the metric to inventory created within the selected time period`inventory_quantity.type`: {TYPE_SALE} - Type definitions for inventory quantity sales (default: SALE)`location.ref`: Filters the metric to inventory positions for the selected location`retailer.ref`: Filters the metric to inventory positions from the selected retailer
