"Shows stock" does not mean "can be bought". ATL recommends buyers assess availability across four dimensions: whether quantity meets demand, whether the channel is genuine, whether it can ship immediately, and whether the price is consistent with the market.
In practice, cross-check using the supplier's delivery history, batch traceability and return policy. For critical parts, request actual photos of the reel label and packaging before committing.
Treating availability as a scored attribute rather than a yes/no flag reduces emergency sourcing later in the cycle.