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Product Stock Modes

Product Stock Modes

Managing how your products appear to customers based on inventory levels is crucial for setting expectations and driving conversions. Our system offers four distinct Stock Modes to handle everything from everyday essentials to high-demand pre-orders.

1. Managed: Show When Out of Stock (Standard Mode)

This is the default setting for most products. It provides a clear, honest look at what is currently in the warehouse.

  • Stock > 0: Product shows as Available with the current quantity.

  • Stock = 0: Product shows as Sold Out. The "Add to Cart" button is automatically hidden to prevent overselling.

  • Best for: General inventory where you do not plan to take orders until new stock physically arrives.

2. Managed: Hide When Sold Out

This is the for products that you do not expect to re-stock. It provides a clear, honest look at what is currently in the warehouse.

  • Stock > 0: Product shows as Available with the current quantity.

  • Stock = 0: When last item is sold, product is disables, so it no longer shows on your website.

  • Best for: Items that are limited, clearance, or last of kind, and you do not want to show then on your site after the last one sells.

3. Managed: Allow Back-Orders & Pre-Orders

This mode is designed for flexibility, allowing you to capture sales even when physical stock is low or arriving soon.

  • Stock > 0: Standard "Add to Cart" functionality.

  • Stock < 1: The "Add to Cart" button remains visible, but the status updates to show a Lead Time/ETA. Items in the cart will clearly display this ETA so customers know when to expect delivery.

  • Best for: High-demand items, incoming shipments, or products with a short, reliable lead time.

3. Unmanaged

Unmanaged mode removes the complexity of stock tracking for the end user.

  • Functionality: The website will not show a stock quantity. The "Add to Cart" button is always visible, regardless of internal counts.

  • Best for: Small, low-cost items, "evergreen" stock, or products that are easily and quickly replenished where a "Sold Out" state is unlikely.

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