Establishing a buffer for online bookings can help manage your inventory more effectively by setting a threshold at which further orders are prevented. This helps ensure that you maintain a reserve for walk-in customers or to manage stock more cautiously.
How to Set Up a Buffer for Online Orders
Access Product Settings: Navigate to your Catalog > Product, and select the product you want to edit.
Modify Online Availability: Scroll down to the section labeled Online availability.
Set Availability Limit: Define the percentage of your product's full availability at which you will stop accepting online orders. For example, setting the limit at 85% means orders will be stopped once 85% of the inventory has been booked at the same time.
Understanding the Buffer Setting
Rounding Percentages: Percentages are rounded to represent entire products. For instance, if you have 10 cameras and set the online availability to 85%, customers will be able to order up to 9 cameras online.
By using this setting, you can effectively prevent overbooking and manage your inventory more efficiently, ensuring that you have sufficient stock available for various customer interaction points, including in-store purchases or emergency needs.