Inventory Setup

Proper inventory management is critical to avoid overselling and ensure customer satisfaction. Learn how to set up Quixess inventory.

Getting Your Inventory Ready

Step 1: Import Products

1. Go to Products → Import
2. Choose import method:
   • CSV file upload
   • Connect supplier
   • Manual entry
3. Map columns to product fields
4. Review and confirm

Step 2: Set Stock Levels

1. For each product, set:
   • Available Stock: Current inventory count
   • Reserved Stock: Items held for pending orders
   • Safety Stock: Minimum buffer to maintain
2. Enable low-stock alerts

Step 3: Configure Sync Rules

1. Set sync frequency across channels
2. Choose inventory calculation method:
   • Real-time sync
   • End-of-day batch
   • Manual sync
3. Enable backorder handling

Best Practices

✓ Always include safety stock (10-20% of average sales) ✓ Review inventory weekly ✓ Use automated low-stock alerts ✓ Keep supplier lead times updated ✓ Test sync before going live

Inventory Forecasting

Quixess analyzes your sales trends to:

• Predict demand
• Recommend reorder quantities
• Identify slow-moving items
• Alert you to stock issues

Learn more: Price Automation | Supplier Integration