Effective stock management is crucial for running a successful store on Mech Keybs. Here’s how to configure and use stock management settings:

Accessing Stock Management Settings

1. Log in to your Seller Dashboard
2. Navigate to Products
3. Select a product to edit or create a new one

Enabling Stock Management

1. In the product editing page, find the “Inventory” section
2. Check the box for “Enable product stock management”

Configuring Stock Settings

1. Stock Quantity: Enter the number of items you have in stock
2. Allow Backorders: Choose whether to allow backorders when stock is depleted
3. Low Stock Threshold: Set a number to receive notifications when stock reaches this level

Setting Up SKUs

1. Find the SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) field in the product details
2. Enter a unique identifier for your product
3. Use consistent SKU formats for easier inventory tracking

Managing Variable Product Stock

For products with variations (e.g., different colors or sizes):

1. Go to the “Variations” tab in the product editor
2. Set stock quantities for each variation individually
3. Enable or disable stock management for each variation as needed

Bulk Stock Management

1. Go to your product list in the dashboard
2. Select multiple products you want to update
3. Use the bulk edit feature to update stock quantities for multiple items at once

Stock Status Options

You can set products as:

• In Stock: Available for purchase
• Out of Stock: Not available for order
• On Backorder: Out of stock, but customers can still order (if allowed)

Inventory Filtering

1. In your product list, use filters to view:
   • In stock products
   • Out of stock products
2. This helps you quickly identify which products need restocking

Best Practices

1. Regularly update your stock levels to ensure accuracy
2. Use SKUs consistently for better organization
3. Set up low stock notifications to avoid running out of popular items
4. Consider allowing backorders for frequently restocked items

Additional Options

1. Purchase Notes: Add custom messages that customers see after purchasing
2. Visibility: Control whether out-of-stock items appear in your store catalog

Accurate stock management helps prevent overselling and improves customer satisfaction. Regularly review and update your stock levels to ensure your Mech Keybs store runs smoothly.