Separate contractual scope from goal
The amount remaining on an order and the amount needed to reach a campaign target are different calculations. The first depends on the request’s recorded treatment; the second depends on the current goal and observed count. Keep both figures labelled.
Do not reverse-engineer delivery
A public counter change can include unrelated activity. Subtracting that change from the ordered quantity does not necessarily identify undelivered units. Use the order record and support explanation to evaluate contractual scope, alongside the available observations.
Plan any next purchase separately
After the initial request is resolved, review whether another purchase still serves the campaign objective. A target may already have changed for unrelated reasons. Do not buy an arithmetic remainder automatically without rechecking need, compatibility and budget.
Decision checklist
| Decision | What to check |
|---|---|
| Order remainder | Scope reported unresolved on the request |
| Goal gap | Difference from the campaign objective |
| Evidence | What supports each calculation |
Worked example
Suppose the campaign goal is 5,000 and the counter reaches 4,900 while an order is unresolved. The 100-unit goal gap is not proof that exactly 100 units remain on the order; these are separate questions.
Example figures explain the decision; they are not current prices or promised results.