What is a replenishment flow?
Nicklas Segatz Mortensen · Growth Hacker · Fractional CMO · Meta Ads Nerd · 8 July 2026 · 3 min.
Definition
A replenishment flow triggers based on when a customer is expected to be running low on a consumable product — reminding them to reorder in time.
Also called: Replenishment flow, Reorder flow, Replenishment
Sådan virker det
Replenishment-flowet rammer forbrugsvarer på det rigtige tidspunkt — lige før kunden løber tør. Præcis timing gør genkøbet nemt og forudsigeligt, hæver købsfrekvensen og gør en engangskunde til en tilbagevendende.
01The right timing makes the repurchase easy
For consumables — cosmetics, supplements, coffee, skincare — timing is everything. The replenishment flow calculates when the customer is about to run out based on the product's typical usage, and reaches them just before. The reorder becomes an easy yes instead of something the customer has to remember on their own.
The effect is direct on purchase frequency and therefore CLTV: a customer who reorders regularly is worth far more than one who buys once. For the right products, it's the second-strongest lever after an actual subscription.
Frequently asked questions
Which brands is a replenishment flow right for?+
Brands that sell consumables with a reasonably predictable usage pattern — supplements, cosmetics, coffee, skincare. The timing is based on how long a product typically lasts, so the repurchase lands just before the customer runs out.
What's the difference between replenishment and subscription?+
Replenishment reminds the customer to reorder actively; a subscription ships automatically. Replenishment is a softer mechanic that lifts frequency without commitment — often a good step on the way to subscription.
Related terms
Glossary
What is a post-purchase flow?
A post-purchase flow is an automated sequence triggered after a purchase — with an order confirmation, product onboarding and a nudge toward the next order.
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What is purchase frequency?
Purchase frequency is the average number of purchases per customer in a given period. If a customer buys 2.4 times a year on average, the annual purchase frequency is 2.4.
Read the entry →Glossary
What is CLTV?
CLTV (Customer Lifetime Value) is the total gross profit an average customer contributes across their entire lifetime as a customer — from first purchase to last.
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Nicklas Segatz Mortensen
Growth Hacker · Fractional CMO · Meta Ads Nerd at Oaksmond
Growth hacker and fractional CMO with 10+ years' experience and hundreds of millions in managed ad spend behind him. Background from larger Danish and international scale-ups, and from the agency world.
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