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What inventory statuses are available in Shopify?
Shopify uses several inventory states to show where a product's stock stands. Common inventory statuses include: Available — Inventory that can currently be sold. Committed — Inventory allocated to unfulfilled orders. Unavailable — Inventory that can't currently be sold, such as damaged or reservedRead more
Shopify uses several inventory states to show where a product’s stock stands. Common inventory statuses include:
These statuses help merchants track stock accurately and understand how much inventory is actually available for sale.
See lessWhat does “Committed” inventory mean?
“Committed” inventory is stock that has been allocated to existing orders but hasn't been fulfilled yet. For example, if a store has 100 units on hand and customers have ordered 20 units, those 20 units may be shown as committed, leaving 80 units available for new orders. Committed inventory helps mRead more
What is “On hand” inventory?
“On hand” inventory is the total quantity of a product that a merchant physically has at a specific inventory location. It can include inventory that is: Available for sale Committed to existing orders Unavailable for other reasons, depending on the inventory status For example, if a warehouse physiRead more
“On hand” inventory is the total quantity of a product that a merchant physically has at a specific inventory location.
It can include inventory that is:
For example, if a warehouse physically has 100 units of a product, its on-hand quantity is 100, even if some of those units are already committed to customer orders.
This differs from available inventory, which represents the quantity that can currently be sold.
See lessCan Shopify manage inventory across multiple locations?
Yes. Shopify supports inventory management across multiple locations. Merchants can track inventory separately at places such as warehouses, retail stores, fulfillment centers, or other stocking locations. With multi-location inventory, merchants can: Track stock levels by location Transfer inventorRead more
Yes. Shopify supports inventory management across multiple locations. Merchants can track inventory separately at places such as warehouses, retail stores, fulfillment centers, or other stocking locations.
With multi-location inventory, merchants can:
This is particularly useful for merchants operating multiple stores, warehouses, or fulfillment centers.
See lessWhat are metafields in Shopify?
Metafields in Shopify are custom fields that let merchants store additional information about products, variants, customers, orders, collections, and other Shopify resources. For example, a merchant can create metafields for: Product materials Dimensions Care instructions Ingredients Size guides TecRead more
Metafields in Shopify are custom fields that let merchants store additional information about products, variants, customers, orders, collections, and other Shopify resources.
For example, a merchant can create metafields for:
Metafields are useful when Shopify’s standard fields don’t provide a suitable place for specific information. They can also be connected to compatible theme sections and blocks to display custom data on the storefront.
See lessWhy use metafields?
Metafields are useful for storing custom information that Shopify's standard product, customer, or order fields don't cover. Merchants can use metafields to: Add product specifications such as materials, dimensions, or technical details Display custom information on product pages Organize specializeRead more
Metafields are useful for storing custom information that Shopify’s standard product, customer, or order fields don’t cover.
Merchants can use metafields to:
For example, a jewelry store could use metafields for metal type, gemstone details, certification information, or care instructions.
See lessGive examples of metafields.
Examples of Shopify metafields include: Product specifications — dimensions, materials, weight, or technical details Care instructions — washing, cleaning, or maintenance information Size guides — sizing information specific to a product Ingredients — ingredients or materials used in a product AdditRead more