{"id":1698,"date":"2025-02-21T17:13:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T17:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/inventory-levels\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T12:53:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:53:36","slug":"inventory-levels","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/blog\/inventory-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintaining Low Inventory Levels for Your Online Store"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-toc single-toc\" data-controller=\"blog-toc-controller\" data-action=\"scroll@window-&gt;blog-toc-controller#scrollChanged:passive\" id=\"toc-component\"><div class=\"single-toc-overview\"><p>Table of Contents<\/p><div class=\"single-toc-read-time\"><p>** Minutes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#h-what-are-inventory-levels\">What are optimal inventory levels?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-why-it-s-important-to-maintain-optimal-inventory-levels\">Why it\u2019s important to maintain optimal inventory levels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-how-to-determine-optimal-inventory-levels\">How to determine optimal inventory levels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-5-best-practices-for-maintaining-optimal-inventory-levels\">5 best practices for maintaining optimal inventory levels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-how-shipbob-helps-you-maintain-low-inventory-levels\">How ShipBob helps you maintain low inventory levels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-improve-inventory-management-with-shipbob-s-wms\">Improve inventory management with ShipBob&#8217;s WMS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-inventory-levels-faqs\">Inventory levels FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Ask any online retailer and they will tell you that maintaining optimum inventory levels is a never-ending challenge \u2014 an elaborate juggling act.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Which SKUs are selling faster than you thought? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Which items are not selling at all? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>By the time you figure out a good cadence, inventory levels shift again. Tracking inventory is an ongoing process if you want to optimise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/logistics-costs\/\">logistics costs<\/a> and meet customer demand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>To avoid common inventory management challenges as you grow your business, read on to learn:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span>The importance of maintaining inventory levels<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>How to track inventory in real-time<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How a <span>fulfilment partner <\/span>like ShipBob can help you optimise inventory to meet demand and save on costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-inventory-levels\">What are inventory levels?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Inventory levels are the amount of stock available throughout a business\u2019s fulfilment centre(s) at any given time. Tracking inventory levels allows brands to maintain enough inventory to meet demand while avoiding overstocking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-considered-optimal-inventory-levels\">What are considered optimal inventory levels?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When ecommerce brands optimise their inventory levels they are able to meet demand for orders, reduce the risk of common inventory issues, mitigate high storage costs, and minimise out-of-stock items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When inventory levels are unbalanced, issues arise. Too much inventory can require too much capital, sit on shelves too long, or eventually become unsellable. But too little stock can lead to stockouts and backorders, which can reduce customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to optimising inventory levels, here are a few things to consider:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each brand will have a different optimal inventory level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/how-to-find-sku-number\/\">SKU <\/a>may require a different optimal inventory level based on demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimal inventory levels can change quickly (monthly, seasonally, and annually as you grow).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, optimising inventory becomes more complex as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your order volume increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You introduce more products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You expand your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/physical-distribution\/\">physical distribution<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-it-s-important-to-maintain-optimal-inventory-levels\">Why it\u2019s important to maintain optimal inventory levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-blog-highlight blog-highlight\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style- has-medium-font-size\">Optimal inventory levels are a clear sign of efficiency and profitability across the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-supply-chain\/\">ecommerce supply chain<\/a>. By ensuring that you don\u2019t stock up on too many or too few units, you improve cash flow, optimise warehousing capacity, and consistently meet customer demand, building <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/brand-community\/\">brand loyalty<\/a> and trust.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoarding too much inventory can come with costs as you risk overspending on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-kpis\/holding-costs\/\">holding costs<\/a> or worse \u2014 sitting on a lot of inventory that\u2019s lost value or is no longer sellable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from maintaining optimal inventory levels, a better understanding of your stock levels can help you with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-planning\/\">supply chain planning<\/a> by knowing the best time to reorder more inventory, as well as improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-kpis\/inventory-accuracy\/\">inventory accuracy<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-determine-optimal-inventory-levels\">How to determine optimal inventory levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Determining optimal inventory levels requires some math and the ability to work backwards using historical order and inventory data. You will also need to consider when to reorder inventory so that it arrives from your supplier in time to fulfil orders as soon as they are placed. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Here are three considerations with some best practices to determine optimal inventory levels for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-inventory-production-lead-times\">1. Inventory production lead times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Having an understanding of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/how-to-cut-costs-and-production-lead-times\/\"><span>production lead times<\/span><\/a><span> will help you make an informed decision about when inventory needs to be reordered to continuously keep desired levels of stock.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The amount of time it takes for your supplier or manufacturer to transform raw materials into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/finished-goods-inventory\/\"><span>finished goods<\/span><\/a><span> after you place an order impacts how much inventory you will have and when. Here are few factors to keep in mind when calculating product lead time:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span>Any breaks a manufacturer takes such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/chinese-new-year-shutdown\/\"><span>Chinese New Year shutdowns<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>How long it takes inventory to travel from the manufacturer to your warehouse.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>How long it takes to receive and store inventory.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-safety-stock-availability\">2. Safety stock availability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-kpis\/safety-stock\/\"><span>Safety stock<\/span><\/a><span> refers to extra <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-inventory\/guide\/\">ecommerce inventory<\/a> that you set aside for unexpected circumstances such as a sudden surge in orders or delays in manufacturing or while in transit. To calculate safety stock, you will need to know the following:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maximum daily usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum lead time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average daily usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average lead time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To easily determine how much safety stock to store, try this simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/safety-stock-calculator\/\">safety stock calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another great way to calculate the optimal amount of inventory on hand, including safety stock, is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/economic-order-quantity\/\">economic order quantity<\/a> (EOQ) formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EOQ is a great way to find the optimal amount of inventory to meet customer demand while keeping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-warehousing\/\">ecommerce warehousing<\/a> costs as low as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-demand-forecasting\">3. Demand forecasting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Proper <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/demand-forecasting\/\"><span>demand forecasting<\/span><\/a><span> will enable you to make better predictions on future sales demand to determine how much inventory you will need during a certain period of time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Taking the time to forecast demand helps you make better inventory decisions that can impact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/logistics-operations\/\">logistics operations<\/a> and financials, from warehousing costs to staffing. <\/span><span>Forecasting demand will rarely be 100% accurate, but it can give you better insights into your entire supply chain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-best-practices-for-maintaining-optimal-inventory-levels\">5 best practices for maintaining optimal inventory levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>As mentioned earlier, maintaining optimal inventory levels becomes more complex as you expand your supply chain. Maintaining healthy inventory levels is one of the most important aspects of running an online store as customers expect immediate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/order-fulfillment\/\"><span>order fulfilment<\/span><\/a><span>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Every online store requires a different inventory management strategy to track inventory efficiently, but here are some universal best practices for maintaining optimal inventory levels.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-implement-an-inventory-tracking-system\">1. Implement an inventory tracking system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"441\" width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6cdd88f1674bb0674ed6efd526018e37-e1732213093726.png?w=1143\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6cdd88f1674bb0674ed6efd526018e37-e1732213093726.png?w=1143 1143w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6cdd88f1674bb0674ed6efd526018e37-e1732213093726.png?w=160 160w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6cdd88f1674bb0674ed6efd526018e37-e1732213093726.png?w=400 400w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6cdd88f1674bb0674ed6efd526018e37-e1732213093726.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6cdd88f1674bb0674ed6efd526018e37-e1732213093726.png?w=700 700w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6cdd88f1674bb0674ed6efd526018e37-e1732213093726.png?w=240 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span>By knowing how much of each SKU is located at each geographic location, you can improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/stock-control\/\">stock control<\/a> across your distribution network. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/inventory-tracking\/\"><span>Inventory tracking systems<\/span><\/a><span>offer such real-time access to stock levels across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/logistics-centers\/\">logistics centres<\/a> and sales channels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span> As you expand your supply chain, implementing an inventory tracking system is a surefire way to efficiently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-allocation\/\">allocate inventory<\/a> by having full access to real-time data.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-determine-reorder-points\">2. Determine reorder points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"394\" width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/01\/78805a221a988e79ef3f42d7c5bfd418.png?w=1280\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/01\/78805a221a988e79ef3f42d7c5bfd418.png?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/01\/78805a221a988e79ef3f42d7c5bfd418.png?w=160 160w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/01\/78805a221a988e79ef3f42d7c5bfd418.png?w=400 400w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/01\/78805a221a988e79ef3f42d7c5bfd418.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/01\/78805a221a988e79ef3f42d7c5bfd418.png?w=700 700w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/01\/78805a221a988e79ef3f42d7c5bfd418.png?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/01\/78805a221a988e79ef3f42d7c5bfd418.png?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2024\/01\/78805a221a988e79ef3f42d7c5bfd418.png?w=240 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The last thing any business owner wants to do is manually track inventory, as there will be no time for anything else. Once you determine your optimal level of inventory, you can set reorder points to help put the reorder process on autopilot.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/reorder-point-formula\/\"><span>reorder point<\/span><\/a><span> refers to the minimum level of inventory that determines when it\u2019s time to reorder inventory. <\/span><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/reorder-quantity-formula\/\"><span>reorder quantity<\/span><\/a><span> you set should consider both customer demand and lead times. Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/best-inventory-apps\/\">inventory apps<\/a> also offer a feature that will automatically notify you when inventory levels reach a reorder point.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-use-an-inventory-management-system\">3. Use an inventory management system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"635\" width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a1b4d339d6d450fddba8b45fee34d653-e1734710385967.jpg?w=1190\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17807\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span>With the right kind of technology that complements the supply chain at every stage, your distribution network can operate at maximum efficiency. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>By implementing an inventory management system, you can sync SKUs and orders to view all inventory, fulfilment centres, sales channels, and customers in one place. Many fast-growing online brands use an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/\">inventory management<\/a> system to help them track inventory in real time and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-automation\/\">automate inventory<\/a> tasks to save on time and improve accuracy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-communicate-clearly-with-your-supplier\">4. Communicate clearly with your supplier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Clear communication with suppliers about your expectations, and the new goods schedule, is a cornerstone of good inventory management. You also need to be mindful of any holidays or closures your manufacturer has, such as factory shutdowns. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Having access to insights into your suppliers\u2019 operations should be harnessed and built into your inventory tracking strategy. <\/span>Your suppliers play a huge role in your supply chain, so be sure to monitor their performance over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-carry-out-inventory-audits\">5. Carry out inventory audits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Undeniably, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-audit\/\">inventory audits<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/warehouse-audit\/\">warehouse audits<\/a> can be<\/span><span>&nbsp;time-consuming tasks, especially if you\u2019re dealing with a large amount of inventory and tracking it all manually using spreadsheets. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Thankfully, conducting inventory audits consistently can be automated and digitized by syncing your online store with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-operations\/inventory-storage\/\">inventory storage system<\/a> or a 3PL\u2019s fulfilment technology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-shipbob-helps-you-maintain-low-inventory-levels\">How ShipBob helps you maintain low inventory levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob works with thousands of brands in a wide range of industries to help them overcome inventory challenges. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/outsourced-fulfillment\/\">outsourcing fulfilment<\/a> to ShipBob, you gain access to valuable inventory management tools, real-time inventory tracking, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ShipBob Fulfillment Center Guided Tour - 3D 360\u00b0 VR Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YdTbM4XlizY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span>O<\/span><span>ur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/retail-fulfillment\/\">retail fulfilment<\/a><\/span><span> solution offers access to a growing network of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/differences-warehouse-fulfillment-center\/\"><span>fulfilment centres<\/span><\/a><span>all powered by the same tech stack, which provides you full visibility into inventory levels across locations from one dashboard. Here is an overview of how ShipBob can help you manage and optimise inventory levels.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reports-real-time-inventory-level-data\">Reports real-time inventory level data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>By offering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/inventory-tracking\/\"><span>inventory tracking<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<span>and reporting functionality, ShipBob shares real-time stock updates through its merchant-facing dashboard, which allows merchants to make better decisions on when to replenish inventory to avoid <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-kpis\/stockout-costs\/\"><span>stockouts<\/span><\/a><span>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Our advanced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/new-free-analytics-reporting-tool\/\"><span>analytics and reporting tool<\/span><\/a><span> offers extensive insights into SKU performance across channels and real-time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-report\/\">inventory reports<\/a> that <\/span><span>answer questions like:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span>How much inventory do I currently have in each fulfilment centre?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>What were my historical stock levels at any point in time, in any location?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>How many days do I have left until a SKU goes out of stock?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>When should I reorder inventory for each product?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>How often is each product sold across channels?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>If I run a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/how-to-run-an-e-commerce-flash-sale\/\"><span>flash sale<\/span><\/a><span> on my site, how will it affect available inventory levels?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>How does current product demand compare to previous periods?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>How are my sales affected by different seasons and months?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>What are my best-selling items?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Which items are not generating sales and incurring high warehousing fees?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1591\" height=\"713\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12393 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/art21.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/art21.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/art21.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/art21.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/art21.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/art21.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWe utilise ShipBob\u2019s Inventory API, which allows us to programmatically retrieve real-time data on how many units of each product are currently stored at ShipBob\u2019s warehouses. We currently use this API to generate custom reports to tie this inventory data into our accounting platforms.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/waveform-lighting\/\">Waveform Lighting Team<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reduces-overall-inventory-costs\">Reduces overall inventory costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob makes it easy to expand into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/shipbob-locations\/\">multiple fulfilment centres<\/a> across the globe while still keeping tack of how much you\u2019re spending on storage. Using the ShipBob dashboard, you can access data that provides answers to questions like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span>What is my average storage cost per unit?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>What is my average fulfilment cost per order?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>What is the total number of bins\/shelves\/pallets that I\u2019m being charged for?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>How much money would I save on shipping if I changed my inventory\u2019s fulfilment centre locations?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12487 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image-1-1.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image-1-1.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image-1-1.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image-1-1.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image-1-1.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image-1-1.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, we also help you optimise warehousing by providing the infrastructure you need, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/global-fulfillment\/\">global fulfilment<\/a> locations, integrated technology, and expertise. Once we receive your inventory, we follow standardized processes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-position\/\">optimise storage<\/a> to help save you on costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i>\u201cMy CPA even said to me, \u2018Thank God you switched to ShipBob.\u2019 <\/i><i>ShipBob provides me clarity and insight to help me make business decisions when I need it, along with responsive customer support.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Courtney Lee, founder of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/prymal\/\">Prymal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-minimizes-inventory-waste\">Minimizes inventory waste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob\u2019s technology makes it easier to forecast demand so you can reduce the risk of ordering too much inventory. With ShipBob\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/inventory-forecasting\/\">inventory forecasting<\/a> tools, you can efficiently<\/span><span> stock inventory levels according to expected demand, as well as prevent inventory waste due to seasonality, past expiration dates, or otherwise unsellable product. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Also, having a clear view of inventory levels can help you avoid <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-kpis\/inventory-shrinkage\/\"><span>inventory shrinkage<\/span><\/a><span> by maintaining control over your inventory<\/span><span>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i><span>\u201cWe have a Shopify store but do not use Shopify to track inventory. In terms of tracking inventory, we use ShipBob for everything \u2014 to be able to track each bottle of perfume, what we have left, and what we\u2019ve shipped, while getting a lot more information on each order.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Ines Guien, Vice President of Operations at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/dossier\/\"><span>Dossier<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-automates-reorder-notifications-to-prevent-stockouts\">Automates reorder notifications to prevent stockouts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob provides historical inventory data you can use to calculate accurate <a href=\"https:\/\/support.shipbob.com\/s\/article\/Reorder-Notification-Points-in-the-Product-Catalog\/\">reorder points<\/a>, so you can take into consideration lead times and inventory receiving times as well. When the stock threshold level is reached, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-automation\/\">inventory automation<\/a> tool automatically sends a notification, so you can reorder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i><span>\u201cShipBob\u2019s analytics tool is also really cool. It helps us a lot with planning inventory reorders, seeing when SKUs are going to run out, and we can even set up email notifications so that we\u2019re alerted when a SKU has less than a certain quantity left. There is a lot of value in their technology.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Oded Harth, CEO &amp; Co-Founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/mdacne\/\"><span>MDacne<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-records-real-time-inventory-counts-at-the-sku-level\">Records real-time inventory counts at the SKU level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/\"><span>inventory tracking software<\/span><\/a><span> offers an on-demand view of all inventory on the SKU level and its performance, including unit sales per day. You\u2019re given visibility into what is available, and where, as well as the real-time impact of potential changes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1591\" height=\"686\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7717 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/soldshipped-1.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/soldshipped-1.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/soldshipped-1.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/soldshipped-1.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/soldshipped-1.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/soldshipped-1.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i><span>\u201cWe roll out new products and designs on our website 1-3 times a month and send new inventory to ShipBob each week. It\u2019s really easy to create new SKUs and restock existing ones using ShipBob\u2019s technology, which is especially important with high inventory turnover.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Carl Protsch, Co-Founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/fleo-shorts\/\"><span>FLEO<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-allows-for-a-distributed-warehouse-system-as-you-grow\">Allows for a distributed warehouse system as you grow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob offers a distributed warehouse network that helps you expand customer reach, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-shipping\/reduce-shipping-costs\/\">reduce shipping costs<\/a>, and speed up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/how-last-mile-delivery-works\/\">last-mile delivery.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Since ShipBob\u2019s entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/international-fulfillment\/\">international fulfilment<\/a> network is powered by the same technology, you get a sense of which items are selling faster at certain locations compared to others. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By aggregating historical order data, you get an analysis of whether you should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/centralized-inventory\/\">centralise or decentralize inventory<\/a>, which fulfilment centres you should stock more or less at, and how you can best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/product-allocation\/\">allocate product<\/a> across our network to efficiently meet demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"456\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12301 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-design-1-2.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-design-1-2.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-design-1-2.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-design-1-2.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-design-1-2.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Untitled-design-1-2.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i><span>\u201cOff the bat, I liked that I would be able to control multiple warehouses through one page with ShipBob. With my old 3PL, I could never just open a page and get the info I wanted. I had to click several times, then export it, and try to make sense of it. ShipBob lets you manage your inventory while providing important data in a very digestible way.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Wes Brown, Head of Operations at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/black-claw\/\"><span>Black Claw LLC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Keeping track of inventory levels as you expand into new warehouse locations and sell across multiple sales channels can get challenging. But a 3PL partner like ShipBob can help.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob offer a best-in-class fulfilment solution<\/span><span> to help you maintain optimised, low inventory levels, set reorder notification points, and track inventory across channels. Our tech-enabled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/\">ecommerce fulfilment<\/a> solution can help reduce logistics costs and prepare your business for the unexpected.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>To learn more about ShipBob, <\/span><span>click the link below to request custom pricing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\"><strong>Request Fulfilment Pricing<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improve-inventory-management-with-shipbob-s-wms\">Improve inventory management with ShipBob&#8217;s WMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-14-at-2.45.49-PM.png?w=1280\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4546 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-14-at-2.45.49-PM.png?w=2560 2560w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-14-at-2.45.49-PM.png?w=400 400w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-14-at-2.45.49-PM.png?w=700 700w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-14-at-2.45.49-PM.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-14-at-2.45.49-PM.png?w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-14-at-2.45.49-PM.png?w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-14-at-2.45.49-PM.png?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-14-at-2.45.49-PM.png?w=240 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>For brands looking to store inventory and fulfil orders within their own warehouses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/product\/wms\/\">ShipBob&#8217;s warehouse management system (WMS)<\/a> can provide better visibility and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/warehouse-organization\/\">warehouse organisation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ecommerce merchants can now leverage ShipBob&#8217;s WMS (the same one that powers ShipBob&#8217;s global fulfilment network) to streamline in-house inventory management and fulfilment. With real-time, location-specific inventory visibility, intelligent cycle counts, and built-in checks and balances, your team can improve inventory accuracy without sacrificing operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For brands looking to scale internationally, ShipBob even offers a hybrid solution where merchants can employ ShipBob\u2019s WMS technology in their own warehouses while simultaneously leveraging ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment services in any of ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment centres across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia to improve cross-border shipping, reduce costs, and speed up deliveries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote-plus\/\">Explore ShipBob&#8217;s WMS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inventory-levels-faqs\">Inventory levels FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions about maintaining and optimising inventory levels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-section-container section section-container  max-width-blog\"><div class=\"container section-info section-info-align-none u-hidden\"><h6 class=\"section-title \"><\/h6><h2 class=\"section-content h2\"><\/h2><p class=\"section-copy u-hidden\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"container flex-container direction-col justify-none align-none flex-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">How can I use inventory turnover rate (ratio) to optimise inventory levels?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n<p><span>Inventory turnover rate helps brands understand how efficiently a brand is using its inventory. This KPI is found by dividing the cost of goods sold by the average inventory value during a specific time period. Brands can use inventory turnover rate to understand how their products are moving and where efficiencies can be made to optimise inventory levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">What is the minimum level of inventory?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n<p><span>This is the bare minimum units of any inventory product that must be in stores or warehouses at all times. If the stocks fall below the minimum level, it could cause backorders, split shipments, and stockouts. The minimum inventory level varies depending on your storage space, SKU count, inventory turnover, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/days-sales-inventory\/\">days sales in inventory<\/a>, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">What is the maximum inventory level?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n<p><span>Maximum inventory levels is the limit you set for how much inventory you have available at any given period. Maximum inventory amounts depend on your available capital, storage space, shelf-life of materials, SKU count, and average inventory turnover rate. Having a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/surplus-inventory\/\">surplus of inventory<\/a> can lead to dead stock (e.g., unsellable inventory) and higher carrying costs, which cuts into profit margins.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">What is the optimal inventory level?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n<p><span>Optimal inventory levels are the ideal quantities of stock that you should have in a physical store or fulfilment centre at any given time. Inventory levels that are optimised are not so high that you spend too much capital, you\u2019re sitting on inventory that will take too long to sell through, and\/or you risk obsolete stock. On the flip side, it\u2019s not too little that you run out of stock.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"true\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 class=\"single-faq-title\">How does ShipBob help maintain low inventory levels?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div>\n<p><span>By offering inventory tracking and historical inventory data functionality, ShipBob provides real-time inventory updates all from one dashboard. This allows merchants to make better decisions on when to replenish inventory to avoid stockouts, backorders, and dead stock. 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