The operational problem
Online demand can change before a spreadsheet catches up
An online-only brand depends on inventory being available when a customer reaches the product page. A stockout can stop sales immediately, while overbuying ties cash up in products that move slowly.
Replenishment decisions need to be made SKU by SKU because sales velocity and supplier lead time vary across a catalog.
The workflow
Turn Shopify sales into purchasing decisions
- 1Use recent Shopify orders to establish average daily sales for each SKU.
- 2Combine sales velocity with supplier lead time and safety stock to calculate a reorder point.
- 3Review products at or below their threshold and decide what to purchase.
- 4Create, send, and receive the supplier purchase order in Supremo.
What Supremo provides
Specific capabilities for this job
- Reorder points based on a visible formula.
- Sales velocity from Shopify order history.
- Supplier lead time and safety-stock inputs.
- Draft purchase orders when configured thresholds are reached.
- Inventory reports for fast movers, slow movers, stock cover, and stock value.
- A Shopify-only workflow without multichannel complexity.
Example: a fast-moving SKU reaches its threshold
A product sells eight units per day, the supplier takes seven days, and the merchant carries three days of safety stock. The reorder point is 80 units. When available inventory reaches that level, Supremo can surface the replenishment need and create a draft purchase order for review.
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.