How To Manage Inventory in Shopify | Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast

In this episode, we explore how to manage inventory in Shopify and why accurate inventory tracking is the secret to protecting your profit and keeping customers happy. Jordan Finners, Founder of Pimsical.app, explains how small errors in stock levels can lead to big losses and frustrated shoppers. He shares how his Shopify-native tools replace outdated systems like Stocky to make scanning and reporting faster for retail teams. You will learn how to simplify your stock takes, reduce human error, and keep your business running smoothly without expensive corporate software. Topics discussed in this episode: - How bad data hurts customer trust - Why physical inventory is a hidden cost - How barcode scanning reduces human error - What the end of Stocky means - How to stock take during store hours - Why Shopify native tools save time - What differentiates inventory tools from ERPs - How mobile phones work as scanners - Why frequent stock takes prevent panic - How to automate Shopify inventory updates *** Chapters: 00:00 – Intro (Shopify Inventory Podcast) 03:46 – Common Inventory Problems in Ecommerce 05:39 – How Inventory Issues Hurt Sales & Customer Experience 07:05 – How to Reduce Stock Take Errors (Barcode Scanning Tips) 08:01 – Shopify Stocky Shutdown Explained (What to Do Next) 09:22 – Best Shopify Inventory Management Solution 12:51 – How to Do a Stock Take (Step-by-Step Guide) 15:01 – Real Inventory Case Studies (Retail Success Stories) 17:17 – Inventory Tools & Hardware (POS vs Barcode Scanners) 19:58 – Inventory Best Practices for Retail Stores 21:33 – Final Advice Before Stocky Deadline 🌐 Episode page: CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Website: https://www.pimsical.app/ Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/stock-take-inventory-count-1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanfinneran/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/JordanFinners *** 🏁 PAST EPISODES & STARTER PLAYLISTS https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/all-episodes/ https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/playlists/ *** LOVE THE CHANNEL? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! 👉 SUBSCRIBE: If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the follow button 👍 and share with friends. 📬 SIGN UP FOR THE FREE NEWSLETTER https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak 🌐 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL! - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clauslauter/ - X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecomcoffeebreak - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ecommercecoffeebreak - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecommercecoffeebreakpodcast - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercecoffeebreak/ - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ecommercecoffeebreak - BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ecomcoffeebreak.bsky.social 🙏 GUEST REQUESTS & LISTENER QUESTIONS https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/contact/ 💼 SPONSORS https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/deals/ *** *DISCLAIMER/DISCLOSURE: Any information or advice we give is purely based on our own experience and research. There is no guarantee as there are many variables that will impact your success. Everything stated should be taken as an opinion. Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This video contains paid promotions such as product placement, sponsorships, or endorsements. We feature sponsored interviews with guests who paid an appearance fee that supports the maintenance of the channel and podcast. Thank you for your support! https://youtu.be/7z8BI7FN5Ow These are some helping words: Conversion Rate Optimization, Shopify Growth, Ecommerce Marketing, CRO Tips, Digital Marketing, Customer Research, Subscription Box, Online Business, Sales Funnel, Growth Hacking