Stocky App Transfer Migration

[EmmaH1]

Super frustrated.  The Stocky app is not the best at the best of times, but we are unable to efficiently run POS without it as lack of availability of Bulk PO creation, Stock Transfer and stock take ability in Shopify or POS.

As a way to "improve" the system stock transfers are no longer going to be available in the App and moved to Shopify Admin, but the move is downgrading functionality that currently exists.  There will no longer be an option to create a Replenishments based on Min/Max levels.

Does anyone have another app recommendation that can do this? At the moment the only solution is to work out outside of Shopify on excel what needs to be replenished between locations (back room and store front) to create a csv to import into stock transfers with a button that does not yet exist in the system!

[mairi_bmb]

I'm also eager to know the answer to this as we rely heavily on the replenish feature to transfer stock between two locations.

A few months ago we tried the Stockie app which can send low stock notifications. I'll share the notes I made about it at the time, in case it's useful:

Stockie with an ie ($10/month after free trial)

• Setup: we input min stock thresholds into a spreadsheet and upload it
• Low stock notifications come by email on days/times that we schedule. We can schedule notifications for different types of products on different days 
• We receive an email with a spreadsheet of products that have gone below their thresholds, showing quantities in each shop side by side
• We still need to manually create a transfer & decide how much of each item to send, using the spreadsheet as a guide

[EmmaH1]

Its the manual creation thats the problem for us.  We use it for replenishment of back room stock to shop floor. Its very easy for us to do a quick calculation outside of stocky or shopify of what needs replenishment but as it needs to run multiple times a day across multiple stores, we cannot ask the shop staff to be opening up laptops with excel to run the data for what needs to be replenished to shop floor they just do not have the time or skills to do this.  Shopify POS is not ideally set up for actual day to day running on shops so the stocky app helped greatly with this.  

A little disappointed that this functionality is being removed and cannot even get an answer of when the magic import by bulk button will appear in transfers ...or even if it will definitely be there before the stocky functionality is migrated 😞

[creator1]

Hi Emma,

Thank you so much for sharing this, I can sense the frustration here and have seen others echo the same recently.

I’m curious  have you tried exploring any of the 3rd party apps for inventory management or stock transfers in the Shopify App Store? I ask because stock management isn’t a new problem, but it seems like many merchants are still struggling to find a lightweight solution that replaces what Stocky used to do.

If you don’t mind sharing:

• Have you tested any apps so far? If yes, what did you find lacking?

• Is your priority more about internal stock transfers (storefront ↔️ backroom / warehouse) or vendor purchase orders, or both?

• Are you mostly using Shopify POS in store or managing from Admin?

• Are you looking for something affordable/simple, or would a full-featured inventory suite be fine?

I’m asking because I’m researching this space and trying to better understand why this gap still exists. The more feedback I hear from real merchants like you, the better the chance for the community (and maybe app developers!) to address it properly.

Thanks again for raising this!

[velvetdesert]

Yes it is really bad that they want to kill a function that works perfect ( Replenishments ) we need to find a way to stop them from cancelling it, or atleast having it along the shopify system, 

Because it will delay us and make us check one by one, and the main reason people use shopify is simplify their work  

[kingstore]

For those who are reading this wondering what is happening with the Stocky deprecation you can read this guide which covers it in detail as well as this video I put together to understand an alternative. Here is an excerpt of the key changes:

Key Deprecations and Migrations in Stocky (Effective July 7th, with some features moving sooner/later):

Stock Transfers (Creation & Management):

• What's Deprecated in Stocky: The ability to create and manage new stock transfers directly within the Stocky app will be removed. Historical transfers will remain in Stocky's Transfers section until June 30, 2025

• Where it's Moving: Stock transfer creation and management are migrating to the Shopify admin

New Features in Shopify Admin Transfers:

• Multiple shipments for a single transfer

• Barcode scanning using mobile device camera or connected scanner for adding variants to transfers/shipments and receiving

• Bulk inventory CSV importing for adding variants.

• Shipment-level receiving for faster intake

Ineligible Transfers (Won't Migrate):

• Transfers with the same origin and destination

• Transfers with inactive location(s)

• Transfers without items

• Line items with a negative quantity

• Deleted line items within a transfer

• Line items that were "restocked at origin" within a transfer

Limitations of Shopify Admin Transfers (Replacing Stocky):

• Replenishments: Admin transfers cannot be created using the replenishment workflow

• Barcode Printing: Not available directly in Shopify admin transfers (users will need to use the Retail Barcode Labels app)

Minimum and Maximum Inventory Levels:

• What's Deprecated in Stocky: The ability to set and manage minimum and maximum inventory levels for forecasting purposes.

• Where it's Moving: This functionality will not be available in the Shopify admin transfers. This means the min/max forecasting capabilities previously offered by Stocky will no longer be supported by Shopify's native transfer features.

What Remains in Stocky:

• Stocky can still be used to manage Suppliers, Purchase Orders, Stocktakes, and Adjustments.

• The Shopify POS Stocky extension will be automatically updated.

What Benefits will you Lose

• Efficient Stock Movement: Without proper transfer management, moving inventory between warehouses or retail locations becomes a manual, error-prone headache, leading to delays and potential stock discrepancies

• Preventing Stockouts and Overstocking: Min/max levels are fundamental for accurate demand forecasting. Losing this means you're flying blind, increasing the risk of running out of popular products or tying up capital in excess inventory

• Streamlined Operations: These features contribute directly to a smooth operational flow. Their deprecation will undoubtedly introduce friction and inefficiencies into your daily inventory tasks

As for alternatives to Stocky many people have chosen SKUSavvy since it has all of what Stocky has for functionality and may very well replace several other apps as well. With SKUSavvy you will have all the transfer functionality as well as min/max forecasting built in to automate PO creation and automated transfers. 

1. Robust Inventory Transfers: Beyond Basic Movement

SKUSavvy understands that inventory doesn't just sit in one place. We offer sophisticated tools for managing transfers between all your locations – warehouses, retail stores, or even pop-up shops.

• Real-time Tracking: Know exactly where your inventory is at all times, whether it's in transit, received, or awaiting shipment.

• Multi-Location Visibility: Get a clear, unified view of stock levels across all your locations, eliminating guesswork.

• Streamlined Workflows: Create, approve, and fulfill transfer orders with ease, reducing manual errors and saving valuable time.

2. Intelligent Min/Max Levels & Demand Forecasting: Never Miss a Beat

SKUSavvy's forecasting capabilities go beyond simple min/max settings. We empower you to make data-driven decisions to optimize your inventory.

• Automated Reorder Points: Set dynamic min/max levels that adjust based on sales velocity and lead times, ensuring you reorder at the right time.

• Demand Planning Insights: Leverage historical sales data to predict future demand, preventing costly stockouts and reducing holding costs.

• Supplier Management Integration: Easily generate purchase orders based on your forecasting needs, streamlining your procurement process.

3. Comprehensive Inventory Control: A 360-Degree View

SKUSavvy isn't just a replacement for Stocky; it's an upgrade to a full-featured inventory and warehouse management system tailored for Shopify.

• Real-time Stock Levels: Always know your exact inventory count across all products and locations

• Batch & Lot Tracking: Maintain granular control over your inventory with advanced batch and lot tracking capabilities, essential for perishable goods or quality control

• Returns Management: Seamlessly handle returns, restocking, and re-routing of products back into your inventory

• Multi-Warehouse Support: Manage complex operations with multiple warehouses, each with its own unique layout and processes

• Order Fulfillment Optimization: From picking and packing to shipping, SKUSavvy streamlines your entire fulfillment workflow for maximum efficiency

4. Effortless Migration for Shopify Merchant

We understand that switching systems can seem daunting. That's why SKUSavvy has made the migration process from Stocky to our platform as straightforward and pain-free as possible. Our dedicated support team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your existing data is transferred accurately and efficiently. You'll be up and running with SKUSavvy in no time, experiencing minimal disruption to your daily operations.

You can start for free for 50 orders per month.