Replenishment, POs & Receiving: Rebuilding Stocky's Fill Shelves Workflow
A comprehensive guide to the purchase order, receiving, and replenishment workflow that Stocky provided, and how to rebuild it after the sunset.
Guides and resources to help you navigate the Stocky sunset and level up your inventory workflows.
A comprehensive guide to the purchase order, receiving, and replenishment workflow that Stocky provided, and how to rebuild it after the sunset.
Why small retailers with 1-5 locations don't need a full ERP to replace Stocky. What to look for in a lightweight, affordable alternative.
A reality check on the cost of replacing Stocky with ERP solutions, and why purpose-built alternatives offer better value for most Shopify merchants.
How to coordinate physical inventory counts across multiple Shopify POS locations with a structured staff-manager-HQ workflow.
How Stocky calculates average unit cost, why it matters for COGS reporting, and how to export and preserve your cost data before the shutdown.
The definitive guide to running barcode-based stocktakes for Shopify POS stores after Stocky. Covers hardware, workflows, staff training, and reconciliation.
How to maintain your price tag and barcode label printing workflow after Stocky's sunset, including Dymo printer integration options.
The five essential inventory metrics that every retail team should monitor weekly to prevent stockouts, reduce shrinkage, and improve profitability.
A feature-by-feature comparison of Shopify's built-in inventory tools versus what Stocky provided. Identifies the gaps that merchants need to fill.
How to replicate Stocky's Fill Shelves replenishment logic using sales velocity data and minimum stock levels, with or without a dedicated app.
A comprehensive checklist for Shopify merchants to prepare for the Stocky shutdown. Covers data export, workflow audit, alternative evaluation, and migration timeline.
What to do if you've lost access to Stocky before the sunset date. Emergency steps for merchants who can't reinstall the app.
A ready-to-use Standard Operating Procedure template for handling stocktake discrepancies and making inventory adjustments in Shopify.