What is multi-location in Shopify?
As a Shopify brand, you can easily manage inventory from multiple locations in one account.
By leveraging Shopify's inventory management tools, you can track inventory levels at each location, assign products to specific locations, and ensure accurate stock availability for customers.
This feature allows you to control and optimise your inventory levels across different sales channels such as retail stores, Locations, pop-ups, and drop-shippers. You can also see location-specific stock levels, making accurate inventory tracking and control a breeze.
Additionally, you can use inventory planning strategies to synchronize inventory data, plan replenishments, and optimize stock distribution across locations.
Depending on your Shopify plan, you can manage a certain number of locations. Setting up Location and fulfillment locations in Shopify is easy to do, simply follow these instructions.
Moreover, third-party apps like Prediko can assist with inventory planning and replenishment, providing actionable insights for managing inventory efficiently.
The drag-and-drop priority feature makes it simple to specify where you want your merchandise to come from.
To set up a location, go to:
Settings > Locations in your Shopify dashboard
Click ‘Add location,’ enter the name and address of the location
Check ‘Fulfill online orders from this location if desired
Click ‘Save’.
You can also change the fulfillment priority by clicking ‘Edit fulfillment priority’ and using the drag-and-drop functionality to change the order.
You can also assign values to your locations and change inventory quantities.
To assign values, go to:
Products and select the desired product
Ensure that Shopify is tracking the product’s quantity in the Inventory section
Click on Edit locations
Check the locations that have the product
Click Save.
To change inventory quantities, go to:
The desired product or variant
Click on the quantity for a location in the Available column
Adjust or set the quantity with positive or negative numbers
Click Save.
Bulk Editing SKUs to Assign Locations
Shopify includes functionality to assign locations to multiple SKUs in bulk. This feature is particularly useful for businesses managing a large catalog of products. To bulk edit SKUs:
Navigate to the Shopify admin panel.
Use the bulk editor tool to select multiple SKUs.
Assign the desired location to the selected SKUs.
This process saves time and ensures that your inventory is accurately assigned to the correct locations.
Start utilising multiple locations to streamline your inventory management today!
Tools and Apps for Inventory Synchronization
In addition to Shopify's built-in features, there are several third-party apps available to enhance inventory management. These apps can help you:
Automate inventory updates
Generate detailed inventory reports
Integrate with suppliers for seamless stock replenishment
When choosing an app, consider your business needs and ensure compatibility with Shopify's multi-location inventory features.