> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://betterdatainc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Inventory by Channel

> View inventory allocated across sales channels

# Inventory by Channel

View inventory allocated across different sales channels (DTC, wholesale, marketplace, etc.) to understand channel-specific availability and ATP (Available to Promise).

## Overview

The **By Channel** view shows how inventory is allocated across your sales channels. This helps you:

* See ATP (Available to Promise) by channel
* Monitor channel-specific inventory levels
* Understand channel allocation policies
* Identify channels with low stock

## Viewing Channel Inventory

1. Navigate to **Sense** → **By Channel**
2. Select a channel from the channel filter
3. View inventory allocated to that channel across all locations

## Channel Allocation Policies

Inventory allocation to channels is controlled by **Channel Policies** configured in **Govern** → **Channel Policies**. These policies determine:

* How inventory is allocated across channels
* Priority order for channel allocation
* Reserve quantities per channel
* ATP calculation rules

## Understanding ATP

ATP (Available to Promise) represents the quantity available for allocation to a specific channel after accounting for:

* Physical inventory on hand
* Reserved inventory for that channel
* Channel allocation policies
* Safety stock requirements

## Channel Inventory Details

For each channel, you can view:

* **Total ATP**: Available to promise quantity
* **Reserved**: Quantity reserved for orders
* **Available**: Available for new orders
* **On-Order**: Expected inbound inventory
* **By Location**: ATP breakdown by location

## Filters and Search

Filter channel inventory by:

* **Channel**: Select specific channels
* **Location**: Filter by location
* **Product**: Search by product SKU or name
* **Status**: Available, reserved, allocated

## Common Workflows

### Checking Channel Availability

1. Navigate to **Sense** → **By Channel**
2. Select the channel you want to check
3. Review ATP for products of interest
4. Use this information for order fulfillment decisions

### Identifying Low Stock Channels

1. Navigate to **Sense** → **By Channel**
2. Review ATP levels across channels
3. Identify channels with low ATP
4. Consider reallocating inventory or adjusting channel policies

### Understanding Allocation Impact

1. Navigate to **Sense** → **By Channel**
2. Compare ATP across channels
3. Review channel policies in **Govern** → **Channel Policies**
4. Understand how policies affect availability

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## Related Pages

* [Browse Inventory](/analyze/inventory-overview)
* [By Location & Bin](/analyze/inventory-by-location)
* [By Lot & Expiry](/analyze/inventory-by-lot)
* [Channel Policies](/govern/channel-policies)

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## Permissions & Roles

<Tip>
  Channel inventory viewing requires `inventory.read` permission. To modify channel policies, you need `admin.channelpolicies.write` permission.
</Tip>