The operational problem
The next inventory action may be a buy or a transfer
A location shortage does not always mean the business needs more total stock. Another location may already hold enough inventory to cover the need.
Planning should consider local demand, stock in transit, supplier lead time, and company-wide availability before choosing an action.
The workflow
Choose the right source of replenishment
- 1Identify a location that has reached its reorder threshold.
- 2Review available inventory at other Shopify locations.
- 3Transfer stock internally when appropriate.
- 4Create a supplier PO when the company needs additional inventory, then receive it into the intended location.
What Supremo provides
Specific capabilities for this job
- Location-level stock and thresholds.
- Inventory transfer creation and receiving.
- Stock in transit.
- Purchase order destination and receiving.
- Location stocktakes.
- Location-aware inventory reports.
Fit boundary: Supremo supports Shopify location planning and tracked transfers. It does not provide automated warehouse allocation algorithms or transportation management.
Example: avoid buying stock already held elsewhere
A store needs 20 units while a warehouse has 100 units above its local requirement. The planner creates a transfer for 20 instead of a supplier PO, preserving cash and using stock already owned by the business.
Frequently asked questions
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Put the workflow into practice
Connect your Shopify catalog, set supplier and replenishment inputs, and manage purchasing from one place.