Guides
Plain explanations of the decisions behind buying stock: how much to order, when the deadline really is, and whether it should travel by sea, rail or air.
Looking for a Stocky alternative?
Stocky is not available after 31 August 2026. Here is what Shopify's built-in tools replace, what they do not, and where Restocio fits for stores that import.
Closes 31 Aug 2026Export your Stocky data before 31 August 2026
A step-by-step guide to getting your purchase orders, stocktakes and supplier list out of Stocky before it closes on 31 August 2026.
Stock replenishment, end to end
How stock replenishment actually works: days of stock, reorder points, safety stock, order quantity, lead times, minimum order quantities and freight mode. With the formulas and the mistakes that cost the most.
Reorder point formula, with a worked example
The reorder point formula, the safety stock formulas that go with it, a full worked example, and the three assumptions that make a textbook reorder point wrong for an importer.
Replenishment for Shopify stores
How replenishment works for a Shopify store: reorder points, lead times, safety stock, and why the order deadline matters more than the stock level.
Inventory forecasting, without the mystique
A plain explanation of demand forecasting for Shopify stores: which average to use, how seasonality and campaigns distort it, and where forecasts stop being useful.
Sea, rail or air — and why the answer is often all three
How to decide which freight mode an order should travel by, why splitting one order across modes is usually cheapest, and what it costs to decide late.
Stocky vs Shopify's built-in inventory tools
A feature-by-feature look at what moves from Stocky into Shopify's built-in inventory management, and the specific gaps left behind.
Restocio vs Cogsy
How Restocio and Cogsy compare on price, scope and what each is built for, using only what each company publishes. Includes where Cogsy is the better choice.
Restocio vs Prediko
Restocio charges by catalog size, Prediko by revenue. That single difference decides which is cheaper for you. A comparison using only published facts.
Restocio vs Inventory Planner
Inventory Planner is an established, broad forecasting tool with quote-based pricing. Restocio is narrower and publishes its prices. A comparison from published facts only.
Restocio plans purchasing for Shopify stores that import. It works out what to order, how much, and whether it should travel by sea, rail or air — so you pay air freight only for the units that genuinely cannot wait.