Product Information
For identification only — all data is manually entered below
Total units sold and currently in use
Units still within warranty period
Recently sold units under warranty during sunset
Average annual return rate for this model
Additional buffer for goodwill, shipping loss, etc.
Cost Parameters
Enables margin impact, capital exposure, and per-unit reserve cost analysis
Base manufacturing cost
Total incl. shipping, duties, receiving
Standard retail / MSRP
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Model reserve needs for a product that hasn't shipped yet — projected sales, warranty period, ramp curve
Enter RMA data across multiple products → weighted average for new product planning
Implementation Timeline
T-18 Months
Pull data & calculate reserves
T-12 Months
Final production run with reserves
T-6 Months
Update teams & prepare comms
Sunset Day
Move to warranty-only status
Regional Planning Note
This calculator provides high-level estimates for initial planning. At T-6 months, break down reserves by region and coordinate with distributor managers for specific regional requirements. Consider shipping times, regional warranty laws, and local RMA patterns.