Explore New Inventory Reports for Better Tracking

Executive summary:

• New reports for inventory tracking.
• Enhanced flexibility and insights.
• Available for Shopify Plus merchants.

What changed

Two new reports, Transfer Orders and Shipments Report and Transfers Report, have been introduced in Shopify Analytics. These reports enable detailed tracking of inter-location inventory movements, providing comprehensive data and customizable views to suit different business needs.

Why it matters

These reports offer Shopify Plus merchants better insights into inventory transfers across locations, resulting in optimized inventory management and reduced operational inefficiencies. Merchants can now filter and customize reports for specific needs, leading to faster and more informed decision-making.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Gain insights into product availability and ensure effective promotional strategies by understanding stock movement patterns.
• Developers: Integrate these reports into existing dashboards or create new applications that utilize inventory data effectively.
• Store admins: Efficiently monitor inventory status and streamline transfer processes using detailed and exportable reports.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

Consider a retailer managing multiple stores. By using the Transfer Orders and Shipments Report, they can track movement status and acceptance rates, ensuring inventory is optimally allocated. This can reduce out-of-stock situations by 20%.

Implementation checklist

1. Navigate to Analytics from your Shopify Plus admin dashboard.
2. Select Reports and choose either report.
3. Customize filters and columns as needed.
4. Save custom views for regular analysis.
5. Export reports for in-depth analysis or sharing.

FAQ

Q: How do these reports differ from Stocky app functionality?
A: They offer similar functions with more dimensions and customization options, directly within Shopify Analytics.

Q: Can reports handle large data sets?
A: Yes, reports are optimized for large datasets and can be exported to CSV.

Resources

Learn more about these reports and how to customize them

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