How adding stock count to a product. And description of available stock options.
When managing products for sale, it's important to choose the appropriate stock option based on your inventory situation. There are three main stock options available, each serving a specific purpose in ensuring accurate representation.
How to add stock
- Go to the product page and find the In Stock column in the Product List.
- Ensure the product has at least one item, then enter the desired stock amount in the In Stock field.
- Click Save to update the stock.
Description of the diffrent stock options
In Stock:
- The "In Stock" option is used when the product is physically available in your inventory.
- Enter the available quantity to display the product as "In Stock" on the storefront. This ensures customers know the product is ready for purchase and immediate delivery.
Oversellable:
- The "Oversellable" option is employed when you want to offer a product for sale even if it's not currently in stock.
- Despite the absence of physical inventory, the product will still be listed as "in stock" on the product page.
- Customers can make purchases, but there's an important distinction: the delivery time will automatically adjust to the timeframe you've established for oversellable items.
- For example, if your standard delivery is 1-3 days, oversellable items might show 5-10 days.
This feature ensures transparency by informing customers of potential delays before they place an order.
Static Stock:
- The "Static Stock" option can fore example be used for products that are produced upon demand and are always available for purchase. To indicate this status, you can enter the number "1" in the designated field. This will set the product ito consistently be available, and it will be displayed as "in stock" on the product page.
- Static stock is not counted down, but you can only buy as many as are in that field.
- The value added is the max amount that will be available for each purchase. For example, if you add 4 as static stock. 4 will be the max you can add to your cart, but there is no limitation on how many orders your customers can purchase.
- This option is particularly useful for items that are created upon order, ensuring customers are aware of their immediate availability.
By utilizing the "In Stock," "Oversellable," or "Static Stock" options, you can manage your inventory and meet customer expectations.
Whether products are physically on hand, available for oversell with adjusted delivery times, or produced on demand, these stock options provide a framework for presenting your products to potential buyers.