Out of stock products & lead time

[procouplings]

Hi all,

I'm looking for some help regarding inventory levels and customer orders. Currently we have approx. 50% of our stock held in our warehouse, the other 50% is with our suppliers.

In stock items are sent next day delivery whereas the out of stock lines will take 4-7 days to arrive. How can I make it so customers can use a "back order" on the out of stock products so I can have them sent directly to my customer?

Many thanks

[WhiteWater_Web]

Hi there, so do you want to change your add to cart button to a 'pre-order' or 'back order' button (with some messaging about what that means) when products go out of stock?

Let us know, thanks.

WhiteWater Web

[procouplings]

Hi WWW, yes that's correct.

Is there an app to do this, or would it be better added as code?

Thanks

[WhiteWater_Web]

Hi, there may be apps that do this BUT we are always fans of adding custom to do exactly what you want; this way there is no third party dependency, things run faster, and you have great control, customization/logic wise.

We can quote on the work if you wish.

Let us know, thanks!

WhiteWater Web