Reorder points and alerts
A reorder point for every SKU and location, with alerts by email or Slack before stock runs out.
The Problem
Stocky Is Gone and Your Reorders Live in a Spreadsheet
It gets worse with every location you add. Shopify's admin tracks each count well, but reorder planning, transfers between shops, and count checks still fall on your team.
01 · Spreadsheet guesses
Reorders come from a Monday export and a guess.
Every SKU and location gets a reorder point from sales and lead times.
02 · Wrong location
Your flagship sold out while the warehouse held 40.
Transfers between locations show as incoming until someone receives them.
03 · Paper receiving
Deliveries get checked on paper, so counts land a day late.
Receiving by barcode updates counts the day stock arrives.
04 · Stocky shutdown
Stocky's reorder suggestions ended on August 31, 2026.
Alerts fire before stock runs out, with a reorder list to work from.
Monday starts with an export. Someone pulls stock by location into a spreadsheet, sorts by quantity, and guesses what to reorder. Your best seller hit zero at the flagship shop on Saturday, while the warehouse held 40. Deliveries get checked on paper, so counts go in a day late. Stocky used to suggest orders, and it shut down on August 31, 2026. Each wrong guess costs you a stockout or cash tied up in slow stock.
We start with your sales history and supplier lead times. From those we set a reorder point for every SKU and location, and alerts fire before stock runs out. Transfers, receiving, and counts move into one screen in your Shopify admin, so numbers update the day stock moves. Your team reorders from a list instead of a guess.
Reorder points per location
Set from each location's own sales speed and your supplier lead times, not a flat number.
Transfers you can track
Stock moving between shops and warehouses shows as incoming until someone receives it.
Counts that stay honest
Scheduled cycle counts catch shrink and miscounts before they turn into stockouts.
Our Inventory Build Process
From Stock Review to Live Reorder Alerts in Five Steps
You approve every alert rule and screen design before we build, then test them on a copy of your store.
We pull sales and stock by location, list the apps and spreadsheets in use, and find where counts go wrong today. You get a short report and a recommended scope.
What's Included
What You Get With a Shopify Inventory Management App Built for You
Reorder alerts, transfers, receiving, cycle counts, and reports, built into your Shopify admin, tested on a development store, and handed over with your team trained.
Compare Options
DeveloperLook vs Inventory App vs Spreadsheets
Ready-made inventory management software Shopify stores install suits standard workflows, and spreadsheets work for a small catalog in one location. Here's where each one stops fitting as you grow.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | Inventory app | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 1 to 7 weeks | Same day | An afternoon |
| Upfront cost | From $1,000 | Monthly subscription | Free |
| Reorder logic | Per SKU and location | Standard formulas | Manual guesses |
| Your workflow | Built around it | You adapt to it | Anything, by hand |
| Receiving | Scanned against the PO | Often included | Typed in later |
| 3PL or ERP stock | Synced into Shopify | Depends on connectors | Copied by hand |
| Ongoing fees | Hosting only | Per location or order | None |
| Ownership | Your code and data | Vendor's platform | Your file |
DeveloperLook
Inventory app
- Setup time
- DeveloperLook: 1 to 7 weeksInventory app: Same day
- Upfront cost
- DeveloperLook: From $1,000Inventory app: Monthly subscription
- Reorder logic
- DeveloperLook: Per SKU and locationInventory app: Standard formulas
- Your workflow
- DeveloperLook: Built around itInventory app: You adapt to it
- Receiving
- DeveloperLook: Scanned against the POInventory app: Often included
- 3PL or ERP stock
- DeveloperLook: Synced into ShopifyInventory app: Depends on connectors
- Ongoing fees
- DeveloperLook: Hosting onlyInventory app: Per location or order
- Ownership
- DeveloperLook: Your code and dataInventory app: Vendor's platform
Projects We've Built
Ecommerce Projects We Have Built
Shopify and ecommerce builds we've shipped for clients, including stores with several locations and custom admin tools.
Mavenza Fashion Ecommerce App and Admin Dashboard
- Business
- Fashion
- E-commerce
Sefinix Furniture Ecommerce Store and Dashboard
- Furniture
- Dashboard
- E-commerce
Havenly Furniture Ecommerce Website
- Furniture
- E-commerce
- Dashboard
Modeverse Ecommerce Web Design & Development
- Fashion
- Retail
- E-commerce
What Our Clients Say
What Clients Say After Launch
Feedback from ecommerce teams we have built inventory and operations tools for.
We had a different kind of problem. People were visiting the store, adding products to their carts, and then disappearing before they finished the order. We had tried a few apps and made changes here and there, but nothing really seemed to solve the bigger issue. The team went through the shopping experience with us and pointed out things we hadn't really noticed ourselves. They cleaned up the cart and checkout flow, made the mobile experience much smoother, and helped us make the store feel easier to shop. I’m not going to pretend we fixed everything overnight, but it finally feels like the store is helping the sale instead of getting in the way of it.
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
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Work Culture
Why Shopify Stores Trust Us With Their Stock Control
Inventory tools only help if your team uses them on a busy Monday. These habits keep the system simple, accurate, and matched to how your stock really moves.
Your sales data sets reorders
Reorder points come from each location's sales speed and your real supplier lead times. A flat threshold of 10 units treats a best seller and a slow SKU the same.
Free Shopify features first
We check what Shopify Flow and the admin's purchase orders already handle for you. If they cover your case, we'll tell you before we quote.
Built for the stockroom floor
Receiving and count screens work on a phone with its camera as the scanner. Your team records deliveries where the boxes are, not at a desk later.
Counts that catch shrink
Short cycle counts run on a schedule instead of one painful annual count. Variances get logged, so missing stock shows up within weeks.
Transfers tracked end to end
Every transfer shows who sent it, what shipped, and what arrived. Nothing sits in transit for weeks without someone noticing.
You own the app and data
The app, its code, and your stock history live in accounts you control. You can change developers without losing a single count.
Overview
Who builds custom inventory management software Shopify stores run in their own admin?
DeveloperLook builds custom inventory management software Shopify stores run in their own admin. We add reorder points from your sales speed, low-stock alerts, transfers between locations, receiving, and cycle counts on top of Shopify's own stock data. Projects start at $1,000, alerts go live in 1 to 2 weeks, and you own the app.
DEVELOPERLOOK
Project facts · Shopify Inventory Management System
- Service
- Shopify Inventory Management System (reorder points, alerts, transfers, receiving)
- Typical timeline
- 1 to 2 weeks for alerts, 3 to 7 weeks for full apps
- Platforms
- Shopify and Shopify Plus, with your 3PL, WMS, or ERP
- Built with
- Shopify Admin API, Shopify Flow, Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL
- Experience
- 10+ years of development experience and 1,000+ shipped projects
- Post-launch support
- 30 to 90 days, depending on plan
- Communication
- Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
- Starting price
- From $1,000 USD, fixed scope after a free stock review
Reviewed 28 Sep 2026 by Saimul Islam
Good fit
Stores that relied on Stocky
You planned reorders and counts in Stocky, and since it shut down on August 31, 2026, your team works from a spreadsheet.
Retailers with shops and a warehouse
Your stock sits in three shops and a warehouse, and moving units between them happens by text message and memory.
Shopify Plus brands with many locations
You need Shopify Plus inventory management for dozens of locations, with transfer rules and counts the default admin doesn't cover.
Teams on software that almost fits
Your current Shopify inventory management software handles alerts, but your receiving process needs one step it doesn't offer.
Agencies building for Shopify clients
Your agency's client needs custom stock tools inside Shopify, and you want them delivered under your agency's name.
Not a fit
One location, simple catalog
You sell from one location with a simple catalog. Shopify's own stock tracking, purchase orders, and Flow low-stock emails cover you without our $1,000 build.
Marketplace stock drift
Your stock drifts between Shopify and marketplaces like Amazon or Walmart. Our Multichannel Inventory Sync service fixes that problem.
Supplier POs only
You mainly need purchase orders drafted and sent to suppliers automatically. Our Purchase Order Automation service is built for that.
Warehouse runs a WMS
Your warehouse runs its own WMS for picking and bin locations. Our WMS Integration service connects it to Shopify instead.
Not sure we're the right fit?
Send a two-line brief. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right team.
Pricing
Transparent Starting Prices for a Shopify Inventory Management System
These are starting points in USD. Your price depends on locations, the screens you need, and any warehouse system link, and you get a fixed proposal after a free stock review.
For stores with up to 3 locations that need reorder points and alerts within 2 weeks.
$1,000one-time, USD
- Free stock review
- Reorder point for every SKU
- Low-stock alerts by email or Slack
- Weekly reorder suggestion list
- Up to 3 locations
- 30 days post-launch support
Recommended
For stores with several locations that want transfers, receiving, and counts in one app.
$2,500one-time, USD
- Everything in Reorder Alerts Setup
- Up to 10 locations
- Transfers tracked between locations
- Barcode receiving against purchase orders
- Scheduled cycle counts
- 60 days post-launch support
For Shopify Plus brands with many locations and an ERP or 3PL that holds stock.
$4,900one-time, USD
- Everything in Stockroom App
- Up to 50 locations on Shopify Plus
- ERP or 3PL counts synced into Shopify
- Stock value and aging reports
- Role-based access for staff
- 90 days post-launch support
For Agencies
White-Label Shopify Stock Tools for Agencies and Studios
You own the client relationship. We supply the Shopify app development: reorder logic, transfer and receiving screens, and ERP links. Your client sees your brand, and your team gets the code and the guides.
How the partnership works
White label: your client only ever sees your brand
- Your client
- You, the agency
- DeveloperLook
Share the brief
Send the client's locations, SKU count, and current stock tools, and we reply with questions.
- Client needs
- You share the details
- Details received
We scope and price
We send a fixed proposal with screen sketches you can present as your own.
- Scope and plan
- Proposal to resell
- Your quoteYOUR LOGO
Build and hand off
We build, test on a development store, and hand over the app and guides.
- Done by our team
- Your brand on it
- Handed to your clientDone
Partner with DeveloperLookDelivered under your brand
Stay client-facing
You lead every call, and we stay behind your brand.
Predictable delivery
Fixed scope per location count, so your quote to the client holds.
Senior app developers
Embedded Shopify apps built on the Admin API by people who ship them.
Flexible capacity
Start with alerts for one client and add receiving screens later.
The Right Technology for Your Project
Technology Stack
We build embedded Shopify apps on the Admin API, with a small database for history and alerts sent to Slack or email.
Shopify
GraphQL
React
Node.js
SAP
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Odoo
Sage
PostgreSQL
AWS
Docker
Cloudflare
Slack
Google Sheets
Power BI
Twilio
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on cost, replacing Stocky, tracking several locations, and connecting ERP or 3PL stock.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
Custom inventory software for Shopify starts at $1,000 for reorder points and low-stock alerts on up to 3 locations. A stockroom app with transfers, receiving, and cycle counts costs $2,500, and ERP-connected systems start at $4,900. You get a fixed quote after a free stock review.
Reorder alerts go live in 1 to 2 weeks. A stockroom app with transfers and receiving takes 3 to 5 weeks, and an ERP-connected system takes 5 to 7 weeks. Most of the first week goes into your sales data, because reorder levels are only as good as the history behind them.
Good inventory management software Shopify stores rely on covers five jobs: reorder points, low-stock alerts, transfers, receiving, and counts. Shopify's admin already tracks stock by location and records purchase orders. Most stores add the planning layer on top, meaning what to order and when, plus faster receiving and scheduled counts.
Choose an app if its workflow matches yours, and custom if you'd bend your process to fit it. An inventory management app for Shopify is cheaper to start and fine for standard reordering. Custom work pays off with many locations, unusual receiving steps, or ERP stock that must stay in step.
Yes, you can add both, and they're the most common starting point. Shopify Flow can send a basic low-stock email for free. We go further with a reorder point for each SKU and location, set from sales speed and lead time. You also get a weekly list of what to order from which supplier.
Yes, Shopify tracks stock separately at each location you add. Most plans allow up to 10 locations, and Shopify Plus allows up to 200. Apps that stock inventory for you, such as a 3PL, count as locations but don't use up that limit. We add transfer tracking and a reorder level per location.
You connect the 3PL as a location, then transfer stock to it. Most 3PLs install a fulfillment app that creates its own location, and Shopify sends it orders from there. You then create a transfer from your old location, and the units show as incoming until the 3PL receives them.
We pick one system as the source of truth and sync the others to it. Usually the ERP or 3PL holds on-hand counts, and Shopify receives them per location on a schedule or through webhooks. Shopify sales flow back as committed stock, and a daily report flags any SKU where the two disagree.
Sometimes, if the app has an API or lets partners build extensions. Many apps don't, so we often build a small companion app that reads the same Shopify data and adds your missing step. We check your app's documentation during the free review and name the right route before quoting.
You get 30 to 90 days of support after launch, based on your plan. In that window we fix bugs, tune reorder levels after the first cycle, and handle Shopify API version updates. The app and your stock history stay in your accounts, so you can bring in any developer later.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
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