# \#inventory **URL:** https://community.shopify.com/tag/inventory/1103.md [Latest](https://community.shopify.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.shopify.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.shopify.com/tags.md) --- ## [How often do you sync supplier stock with your Shopify store?](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-often-do-you-sync-supplier-stock-with-your-shopify-store/700544)
**Author:** [@mrbasitafg](https://community.shopify.com/u/mrbasitafg)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-often-do-you-sync-supplier-stock-with-your-shopify-store/700544 "2026-10-28T17:24:11Z")
I run a small dropshipping store and built an automation that syncs supplier stock to Shopify every 4 hours. It works, but I still worry about the gap: an item can sell out at the supplier between syncs and a customer ca… --- ## [Inventory import says “updated successfully” but nothing changes after using XLOOKUP in Excel](https://community.shopify.com/t/inventory-import-says-updated-successfully-but-nothing-changes-after-using-xlookup-in-excel/572247)
**Author:** [@mfjhyo](https://community.shopify.com/u/mfjhyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/inventory-import-says-updated-successfully-but-nothing-changes-after-using-xlookup-in-excel/572247 "2026-10-24T10:18:50Z")
Hi everyone, I’m having a problem with bulk updating inventory in Shopify. Here’s what I did step by step: I went to Products \> Inventory and exported all my products. In Excel, I used XLOOKUP to get the latest s… --- ## [How to manage duplicate products with variants, images, and different discount prices?](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-to-manage-duplicate-products-with-variants-images-and-different-discount-prices/587318)
**Author:** [@Friday-Deals24](https://community.shopify.com/u/Friday-Deals24)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-to-manage-duplicate-products-with-variants-images-and-different-discount-prices/587318 "2026-10-24T10:17:14Z")
Hi everyone, We currently have 2000+ products in our Shopify store. Each product has 5 variants and different discounted prices based on the variant. The issue we’re facing is that some products are getting duplicated … --- ## [What app do I need to better manage inventory on Shopify?](https://community.shopify.com/t/what-app-do-i-need-to-better-manage-inventory-on-shopify/565798)
**Author:** [@Chloe\_M](https://community.shopify.com/u/Chloe_M)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/what-app-do-i-need-to-better-manage-inventory-on-shopify/565798 "2026-10-14T15:48:54Z")
Hey everyone, I’m running a Shopify store and could use some advice on inventory management. We don’t have a huge product catalog (around 50 products), but each product has a lot of variants, usually 10+ (different mate… --- ## [Creating Multiple Locations](https://community.shopify.com/t/creating-multiple-locations/397455)
**Author:** [@grassfedbeef](https://community.shopify.com/u/grassfedbeef)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/creating-multiple-locations/397455 "2026-10-05T00:55:53Z")
Hello! I am working on some inventory projects for the farm I work at. We have a physical retail space, and our primary sales are online via Shopify. Right now all of our inventory is reflected together as we don’t have… --- ## [Consignor Access to Shopify Inventory HELP](https://community.shopify.com/t/consignor-access-to-shopify-inventory-help/621937)
**Author:** [@ElegantDesignCo](https://community.shopify.com/u/ElegantDesignCo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/consignor-access-to-shopify-inventory-help/621937 "2026-10-21T15:35:30Z")
Hi we were one of the businesses who was apart of Painted Tree Boutiques. They randomly shut down all 60 stores on a random Tuesday and told everyone they have 10 days to remove their things. We won’t see any of our Apri… --- ## [How I Check Gold Melt Value Before Buying Inventory](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-i-check-gold-melt-value-before-buying-inventory/588903)
**Author:** [@jack888888](https://community.shopify.com/u/jack888888)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 6:10am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-i-check-gold-melt-value-before-buying-inventory/588903 "2026-10-09T06:10:30Z")
I run a small jewellery shop on Shopify—mostly vintage and repurposed pieces. A lot of my stock comes from estate sales and people selling old gold. The tricky part has always been knowing what to pay. Too high and margi… --- ## [Purchase Order - Incoming Inventory not working](https://community.shopify.com/t/purchase-order-incoming-inventory-not-working/654650)
**Author:** [@HectorGomez](https://community.shopify.com/u/HectorGomez)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/purchase-order-incoming-inventory-not-working/654650 "2026-09-24T19:20:46Z")
We use custom reporting to calculate inventory levels and purchasing requirements, but part of the equation hinges on the currently incoming inventory quantities, which no longer seem to work. This new purchase order sys… --- ## [Building a Stocky replacement - what it has and what im adding this week](https://community.shopify.com/t/building-a-stocky-replacement-what-it-has-and-what-im-adding-this-week/669956)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Dainowski](https://community.shopify.com/u/Robert_Dainowski)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/building-a-stocky-replacement-what-it-has-and-what-im-adding-this-week/669956 "2026-09-19T20:57:15Z")
I build stockyard (purchase orders app). with stocky gone after aug 31 i keep seeing the same asks come up in here, so posting where mine stands instead of pitching in everyone elses threads. what it does today: purchas… --- ## [Integrator.io/celigo fulfillment TypeError: Cannot read property 'fulfillable\_quantity' of undefined](https://community.shopify.com/t/integrator-io-celigo-fulfillment-typeerror-cannot-read-property-fulfillable-quantity-of-undefined/232140)
**Author:** [@ddickerson](https://community.shopify.com/u/ddickerson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/integrator-io-celigo-fulfillment-typeerror-cannot-read-property-fulfillable-quantity-of-undefined/232140 "2026-09-18T10:56:54Z")
I’m reaching out here as well as the Celigo community for any help. My company uses integrator.io to connect Shopify and Acumatica, and my issue comes up during about 5 percent of Acumatica shipments to Shopify Fulfillm… --- ## [Hide Inventory Location in POS?](https://community.shopify.com/t/hide-inventory-location-in-pos/666624)
**Author:** [@ri31](https://community.shopify.com/u/ri31)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/hide-inventory-location-in-pos/666624 "2026-09-16T16:12:29Z")
Hi, I have a Shopify store with multiple inventory locations. One of the locations, let’s call it “Online Stock,” does not have any on-site sales. In the settings it shows as POS Lite because I don’t see a way to comple… --- ## [Lost inventory and variants](https://community.shopify.com/t/lost-inventory-and-variants/679989)
**Author:** [@Musotica](https://community.shopify.com/u/Musotica)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/lost-inventory-and-variants/679989 "2026-09-13T07:56:58Z")
Hi there one day I discovered that my variants were deleted and my inventory to them. Any way to get old inventory file? --- ## [How can I list inventory for shirt blanks and press per order?](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-can-i-list-inventory-for-shirt-blanks-and-press-per-order/281297)
**Author:** [@Lisa1223](https://community.shopify.com/u/Lisa1223)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-can-i-list-inventory-for-shirt-blanks-and-press-per-order/281297 "2026-09-01T05:55:59Z")
I have a tshirt pressing business and like to print per order rather than stock finished product. So, I have an inventory of blanks that can be applied to any of the products I list. I make the thsirts from transfers tha… --- ## [Inventory app that can handle apparel?](https://community.shopify.com/t/inventory-app-that-can-handle-apparel/583464)
**Author:** [@IslandJay](https://community.shopify.com/u/IslandJay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 5:53am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/inventory-app-that-can-handle-apparel/583464 "2026-09-01T05:53:03Z")
Island Jay sells shirts (among other things). We have multiple designs that can go on a mens T-shirt. Each design is a product with different color shirts and different sizes. It would be amazing if there were an app … --- ## [Shopify App to Improve Upon Stocky (Being Sunset)](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-app-to-improve-upon-stocky-being-sunset/591570)
**Author:** [@zethaeria](https://community.shopify.com/u/zethaeria)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-app-to-improve-upon-stocky-being-sunset/591570 "2026-08-28T21:48:27Z")
Hi! So, Stocky is being sunset, but it always lacked a few features. I am hoping for suggestions on apps, integrated or third-party, that function similarly to how Stocky runs a “SKU/Variant” report, but with added produ… --- ## [Stocky's ending Aug 31 — curious what's replacing the operational side, not just the PO tool](https://community.shopify.com/t/stockys-ending-aug-31-curious-whats-replacing-the-operational-side-not-just-the-po-tool/667599)
**Author:** [@kthoppae](https://community.shopify.com/u/kthoppae)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/stockys-ending-aug-31-curious-whats-replacing-the-operational-side-not-just-the-po-tool/667599 "2026-08-28T06:09:10Z")
Stocky’s full shutdown lands August 31 — only a few weeks away now. I’ve been following many of the discussions here about what merchants are moving to next, and most of the conversation still focuses on purchase orders… --- ## [Which inventory management app is actually worth it in 2026 - what's working for your store?](https://community.shopify.com/t/which-inventory-management-app-is-actually-worth-it-in-2026-whats-working-for-your-store/637559)
**Author:** [@Techspawn2](https://community.shopify.com/u/Techspawn2)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/which-inventory-management-app-is-actually-worth-it-in-2026-whats-working-for-your-store/637559 "2026-08-27T03:31:46Z")
We work with a lot of multichannel sellers and the inventory management conversation comes up constantly. Everyone has a different setup, different channel mix, different pain points and the app store reviews don’t alway… --- ## [You can now ask Shopify Sidekick about your inventory](https://community.shopify.com/t/you-can-now-ask-shopify-sidekick-about-your-inventory/668517)
**Author:** [@Vlad\_Gerasimchuk](https://community.shopify.com/u/Vlad_Gerasimchuk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 6:57am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/you-can-now-ask-shopify-sidekick-about-your-inventory/668517 "2026-08-23T06:57:38Z")
If you use Shopify Sidekick, it can now answer inventory questions for stores running our app, EZStock (I build it, so read this with that in mind). I wanted to share how it works, since asking Sidekick about stock level… --- ## [Shopify store owners: what's something you still have to manually check every day?](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-store-owners-whats-something-you-still-have-to-manually-check-every-day/667642)
**Author:** [@Maestro\_X](https://community.shopify.com/u/Maestro_X)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 6:19am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-store-owners-whats-something-you-still-have-to-manually-check-every-day/667642 "2026-08-23T06:19:07Z")
Hey everyone — I’m doing some research on how growing Shopify stores are actually being managed day to day. I’m not selling anything and I’m not promoting an app. I’m trying to understand the stuff store owners still ha… --- ## [2 Variation level - inventory only affected by one choice](https://community.shopify.com/t/2-variation-level-inventory-only-affected-by-one-choice/664979)
**Author:** [@TMG\_Cards](https://community.shopify.com/u/TMG_Cards)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/2-variation-level-inventory-only-affected-by-one-choice/664979 "2026-08-12T09:53:51Z")
I have an item what has two levels of variations. First choice is colour (5 choices) then second choice is what set of cards to have (8 choices) The cards i have plenty of but the items that affect the colour is very li… --- ## [Shipping](https://community.shopify.com/t/shipping/391409)
**Author:** [@Oumieda](https://community.shopify.com/u/Oumieda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 6:57am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shipping/391409 "2026-08-07T06:57:58Z")
I am new to the dropshipping game and I’m not sure how it works. My main questions are: Where do I buy my products from? Where do I send them? Do I need to buy in bulk or do I buy products as orders come in? --- ## [Evaluating 3PL Fulfillment Partners – What Has Worked for You?](https://community.shopify.com/t/evaluating-3pl-fulfillment-partners-what-has-worked-for-you/419636)
**Author:** [@PickPackPanda](https://community.shopify.com/u/PickPackPanda)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/evaluating-3pl-fulfillment-partners-what-has-worked-for-you/419636 "2026-10-10T08:16:56Z")
Hey everyone, Many merchants hit the point where in-house fulfillment isn’t sustainable. I’d love to learn from your experiences: Which 3PL providers have you used? What helped or hurt your process? How did you un… --- ## [Essential Shopify and POS improvements for merchants](https://community.shopify.com/t/essential-shopify-and-pos-improvements-for-merchants/652497)
**Author:** [@Wild\_Prairie](https://community.shopify.com/u/Wild_Prairie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 9:18am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/essential-shopify-and-pos-improvements-for-merchants/652497 "2026-08-04T09:18:57Z")
I would love to see the following features added to Shopify and Shopify POS. Each would make daily operations easier for merchants and their staff. I hope this is the appropriate place to submit feature requests for cons… --- ## [How to track inventory transfers across multiple locations](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-to-track-inventory-transfers-across-multiple-locations/654446)
**Author:** [@Report\_Pundit1](https://community.shopify.com/u/Report_Pundit1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-to-track-inventory-transfers-across-multiple-locations/654446 "2026-07-27T06:09:25Z")
Inventory transfers let you move stock between locations. You can create them at Products \> Transfers by picking an origin, a destination, adding products and quantities, and processing the shipment. The challenge start… --- ## [How do you find which open orders contain a specific product?](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-do-you-find-which-open-orders-contain-a-specific-product/653765)
**Author:** [@Simon\_builds](https://community.shopify.com/u/Simon_builds)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/how-do-you-find-which-open-orders-contain-a-specific-product/653765 "2026-07-26T15:06:30Z")
Running into this regularly: a product is in front of me — a return came back, or there’s a stock discrepancy — and I need to know which unfulfilled orders include it. What I’ve found so far: shipping platforms like Shi… --- ## [Disabled Inventory Tracking for this product, so it shouldn't display "Sold Out."](https://community.shopify.com/t/disabled-inventory-tracking-for-this-product-so-it-shouldnt-display-sold-out/654035)
**Author:** [@Digi3](https://community.shopify.com/u/Digi3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/disabled-inventory-tracking-for-this-product-so-it-shouldnt-display-sold-out/654035 "2026-07-26T14:56:54Z")
I have already disabled Inventory Tracking for this product, so it should not display “Sold Out.” However, in Developer Mode, when I click “Add to Cart,” it still returns a “Sold Out” message. Please investigate why th… --- ## [Does anyone sync daily Lightspeed POS sales into Shopify for reporting and customer history?](https://community.shopify.com/t/does-anyone-sync-daily-lightspeed-pos-sales-into-shopify-for-reporting-and-customer-history/600587)
**Author:** [@Desplo](https://community.shopify.com/u/Desplo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/does-anyone-sync-daily-lightspeed-pos-sales-into-shopify-for-reporting-and-customer-history/600587 "2026-07-03T19:54:02Z")
A friend of mine is using Lightspeed Retail POS for a physical store and Shopify for eCommerce. They are trying to find a way to sync daily Lightspeed POS sales into Shopify so Shopify shows the complete customer purcha… --- ## [Bulk activate/deactivate variants by location + exception report for inactive stock](https://community.shopify.com/t/bulk-activate-deactivate-variants-by-location-exception-report-for-inactive-stock/637817)
**Author:** [@Ford\_Smith](https://community.shopify.com/u/Ford_Smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/bulk-activate-deactivate-variants-by-location-exception-report-for-inactive-stock/637817 "2026-06-28T17:13:00Z")
Problem: Shopify separates inventory tracking (quantity) from activation (sellable at location) — but only quantity can be managed in bulk. Transfers, CSV imports, and the bulk editor all update stock, but none change ac… --- ## [Shopify as a B2B Industrial and Commercial Marketplace — Starting with Category-Based Structured Attributes for Worldwide Inventory](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-as-a-b2b-industrial-and-commercial-marketplace-starting-with-category-based-structured-attributes-for-worldwide-inventory/637117)
**Author:** [@ASCNB](https://community.shopify.com/u/ASCNB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-as-a-b2b-industrial-and-commercial-marketplace-starting-with-category-based-structured-attributes-for-worldwide-inventory/637117 "2026-06-25T11:36:50Z")
Shopify has the potential to become a true B2B industrial and commercial marketplace — comparable to eBay, Grainger, or McMaster-Carr — but built on Shopify’s infrastructure where many businesses and sellers advertise an… --- ## [Received the wrong quantity?](https://community.shopify.com/t/received-the-wrong-quantity/630676)
**Author:** [@MiloDeMilo](https://community.shopify.com/u/MiloDeMilo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/received-the-wrong-quantity/630676 "2026-06-07T07:06:48Z")
If your counts go wrong right after a supplier delivery, you need to look into how you are receiving the shipments. The common version: a delivery gets marked received against the PO based on a quick box count, but a few… [Next page](https://community.shopify.com/tag/inventory/1103.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=inventory)