There are four WebSphere Commerce scheduler commands that involve inventory management.
The ProcessBackorders controller command allocates inventory to backorders which were created when inventory was not available.
The RAReallocate controller command redistributes open expected inventory records (EIRs) against existing backorders. This is required to more accurately predict when backordered order items will be available as EIR information is added or modified, and as previously backordered items are deleted or allocated.
The ReleaseExpiredAllocations controller command returns allocated inventory back into the RECEIPT table from a previously allocated order item which has exceeded its expiration time limit.
The ReleaseToFulfillment controller command releases allocated items in an order to fulfillment.