Shopify Stock Counts in Admin: What Developers and Store Builders Should Know

Shopify has introduced a stock counting feature in its admin, providing a structured method for store teams to verify inventory levels. This new functionality enables users to create and schedule counts, add products manually or via barcode scanning, and assign counts to staff members for completion in either the admin or point-of-sale (POS) system.

The system keeps a detailed record of who counted what and tracks progress from creation to completion. Variance between counted and recorded quantities can be reviewed before approving changes, allowing for a safety net against errors. Staff permissions can be customized to control who can count and review/approve changes. The workflow consists of creating a count, adding products, assigning it to staff, counting via scans or manual entry, reviewing differences, and finally approving changes.

Staff can now complete counts in either the admin or POS system. For developers, this update does not require changes to existing code but may necessitate compatibility checks if maintaining custom inventory workflows. Merchants benefit from a more accurate and trackable inventory management system, reducing overselling and simplifying restocking processes.