Forstock Blog

December 5, 2025

How to Automate Supplier Orders on Shopify

Automating supplier orders eliminates manual errors, prevents stockouts, and frees time by organizing SKUs, setting reorder rules, and using AI forecasts.

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December 5, 2025

Best Practices for Multi-Location Purchase Order Customization

Tailor purchase orders by location: set specific reorder points, standardize SKUs and supplier terms, and automate approvals for accurate replenishment.

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December 5, 2025

Overstock vs. Stockouts: Key Differences and Fixes

Compare overstock and stockouts, their costs and causes, and practical fixes like forecasting, safety stock, reorder points, and supplier coordination.

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December 4, 2025

How to Calculate Safety Stock for Shopify Stores

Simple and advanced safety stock formulas, reorder point methods, and automation tips to prevent stockouts and reduce excess inventory for Shopify stores.

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December 4, 2025

How to Forecast Inventory Costs for Shopify Stores

Forecast inventory costs for Shopify using ABC‑XYZ segmentation, MAPE and bias, EOQ and safety stock, plus automation to reduce stockouts and overstock.

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November 13, 2025

How to Forecast Seasonal Inventory for Better Cash Flow

Accurate seasonal inventory forecasting is crucial for maintaining cash flow and meeting customer demand while avoiding overstocking.

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December 5, 2025

5 Ways Inventory Turns Impact Cash Flow

How inventory turnover affects cash flow, margins, and stockouts — 5 ways merchants can use forecasting and supplier tactics to free working capital.

Checklist for Faster Purchase Order Approvals

Streamline PO approvals with clear goals, standardized SKUs, approval tiers, and automation to reduce delays, errors, and stockouts.

Top Features to Look for in Shopify Purchase Order Apps

Key features of Shopify purchase order apps: real-time sync, automated POs, AI forecasting, supplier lead-time tracking, and multi-location analytics.

Best Practices for Supplier Integration in Shopify

Structured data, automated reordering, supplier scorecards, and clear exception rules prevent stockouts and turn supplier integration into a competitive advantage.

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