Inventory Management
Complete guide to managing product inventory, tracking stock levels, and handling inventory operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I view and manage inventory in the admin panel?
Navigate to "Products → Inventory" or "Inventory Management" to view all product stock levels, see inventory status (in stock, low stock, out of stock), track inventory movements, and manage stock for product variations. Find the product in inventory list, click "Edit" or "Update Stock", enter new stock quantity, add stock movement notes (optional), and save changes.
How do I set up low stock alerts in the admin panel?
Set minimum stock level for each product, configure alert thresholds, enable email notifications for low stock, and view low stock products in dashboard. Products are automatically categorized as: In Stock (sufficient inventory available), Low Stock (below minimum threshold), Out of Stock (no inventory available).
Can I perform bulk inventory updates in the admin panel?
Yes, select multiple products, update stock quantities in bulk, import stock from CSV/Excel, and export inventory data. This is useful for large inventory updates and data migration.
How do I track inventory movements in the admin panel?
View stock increase/decrease history, track stock adjustments, monitor sales-related stock reductions, and view manual stock updates. This helps you maintain accurate inventory records and audit trail.
Inventory Overview
Accessing Inventory
Navigate to "Products → Inventory" or "Inventory Management" to:
- View all product stock levels
- See inventory status (in stock, low stock, out of stock)
- Track inventory movements
- Manage stock for product variations
Stock Management
Update Stock Levels
- Find the product in inventory list
- Click "Edit" or "Update Stock"
- Enter new stock quantity
- Add stock movement notes (optional)
- Save changes
Bulk Stock Updates
Perform bulk operations:
- Select multiple products
- Update stock quantities in bulk
- Import stock from CSV/Excel
- Export inventory data
Low Stock Alerts
Configure Stock Alerts
Set up low stock notifications:
- Set minimum stock level for each product
- Configure alert thresholds
- Enable email notifications for low stock
- View low stock products in dashboard
Stock Status
Products are automatically categorized:
- In Stock: Sufficient inventory available
- Low Stock: Below minimum threshold
- Out of Stock: No inventory available
Inventory Tracking
Stock Movements
Track inventory changes:
- View stock increase/decrease history
- Track stock adjustments
- Monitor sales-related stock reductions
- View manual stock updates