Stocky Deprecation: What to know and alternatives to Stocky
Alex
6/15/2025
For many Shopify merchants, Stocky has been a reliable companion for managing inventory, especially when it came to crucial functions like stock transfers and demand forecasting with min/max levels. However, a significant change is on the horizon that will impact your operations: Stocky is deprecating its inventory transfer and min/max forecasting features starting July 7th. This news might come as a surprise, and for businesses that rely heavily on these functionalities, it presents a pressing challenge. But don't despair! This isn't an end, but rather an opportunity to upgrade your inventory management system. SKUSavvy is poised to be the leading Stocky alternative, offering not just a replacement for the lost features, but a comprehensive, robust, and intuitive solution that will elevate your entire fulfillment process.
What's Happening to Stocky and Why It Matters to You
As of July 7th, Stocky will no longer support direct inventory transfers between locations or provide the ability to set and manage min/max stock levels for forecasting. For many businesses, these are not just "nice-to-have" features; they are critical for:
Key Deprecations and Migrations in Stocky (Effective July 7th, with some features moving sooner/later):
Stock Transfers (Creation & Management):
What's Deprecated in Stocky: The ability to create and manage new stock transfers directly within the Stocky app will be removed. Historical transfers will remain in Stocky's Transfers section until June 30, 2025
Where it's Moving: Stock transfer creation and management are migrating to the Shopify admin
New Features in Shopify Admin Transfers:
Multiple shipments for a single transfer
Barcode scanning using mobile device camera or connected scanner for adding variants to transfers/shipments and receiving
Bulk inventory CSV importing for adding variants.
Shipment-level receiving for faster intake
Ineligible Transfers (Won't Migrate):
Transfers with the same origin and destination
Transfers with inactive location(s)
Transfers without items
Line items with a negative quantity
Deleted line items within a transfer
Line items that were "restocked at origin" within a transfer
Limitations of Shopify Admin Transfers (Replacing Stocky):
Replenishments: Admin transfers cannot be created using the replenishment workflow
Barcode Printing: Not available directly in Shopify admin transfers (users will need to use the Retail Barcode Labels app)
Minimum and Maximum Inventory Levels:
What's Deprecated in Stocky: The ability to set and manage minimum and maximum inventory levels for forecasting purposes.
Where it's Moving: This functionality will not be available in the Shopify admin transfers. This means the min/max forecasting capabilities previously offered by Stocky will no longer be supported by Shopify's native transfer features.
What Remains in Stocky:
Stocky can still be used to manage Suppliers, Purchase Orders, Stocktakes, and Adjustments.
The Shopify POS Stocky extension will be automatically updated.
What Benefits will you Lose
Efficient Stock Movement: Without proper transfer management, moving inventory between warehouses or retail locations becomes a manual, error-prone headache, leading to delays and potential stock discrepancies
Preventing Stockouts and Overstocking: Min/max levels are fundamental for accurate demand forecasting. Losing this means you're flying blind, increasing the risk of running out of popular products or tying up capital in excess inventory
Streamlined Operations: These features contribute directly to a smooth operational flow. Their deprecation will undoubtedly introduce friction and inefficiencies into your daily inventory tasks
The impact can be significant, ranging from lost sales due to stockouts, increased carrying costs from overstocking, and a general loss of time and productivity as you scramble to manage inventory manually.
Why SKUSavvy is the Best Stocky Alternative for Shopify
The good news is that you don't have to navigate this change alone or revert to outdated manual processes. SKUSavvy has been designed from the ground up to provide Shopify merchants with advanced inventory management capabilities, and it serves as the perfect, seamless transition from Stocky.
Here’s why SKUSavvy is your best bet:
1. Robust Inventory Transfers: Beyond Basic Movement
SKUSavvy understands that inventory doesn't just sit in one place. We offer sophisticated tools for managing transfers between all your locations – warehouses, retail stores, or even pop-up shops.
Real-time Tracking: Know exactly where your inventory is at all times, whether it's in transit, received, or awaiting shipment.
Multi-Location Visibility: Get a clear, unified view of stock levels across all your locations, eliminating guesswork.
Streamlined Workflows: Create, approve, and fulfill transfer orders with ease, reducing manual errors and saving valuable time.
2. Intelligent Min/Max Levels & Demand Forecasting: Never Miss a Beat
SKUSavvy's forecasting capabilities go beyond simple min/max settings. We empower you to make data-driven decisions to optimize your inventory.
Automated Reorder Points: Set dynamic min/max levels that adjust based on sales velocity and lead times, ensuring you reorder at the right time.
Demand Planning Insights: Leverage historical sales data to predict future demand, preventing costly stockouts and reducing holding costs.
Supplier Management Integration: Easily generate purchase orders based on your forecasting needs, streamlining your procurement process.
3. Comprehensive Inventory Control: A 360-Degree View
SKUSavvy isn't just a replacement for Stocky; it's an upgrade to a full-featured inventory and warehouse management system tailored for Shopify.
Real-time Stock Levels: Always know your exact inventory count across all products and locations
Batch & Lot Tracking: Maintain granular control over your inventory with advanced batch and lot tracking capabilities, essential for perishable goods or quality control
Returns Management: Seamlessly handle returns, restocking, and re-routing of products back into your inventory
Multi-Warehouse Support: Manage complex operations with multiple warehouses, each with its own unique layout and processes
Order Fulfillment Optimization: From picking and packing to shipping, SKUSavvy streamlines your entire fulfillment workflow for maximum efficiency
4. Effortless Migration for Shopify Merchants
We understand that switching systems can seem daunting. That's why SKUSavvy has made the migration process from Stocky to our platform as straightforward and pain-free as possible. Our dedicated support team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your existing data is transferred accurately and efficiently. You'll be up and running with SKUSavvy in no time, experiencing minimal disruption to your daily operations.
Don't Let Deprecation Hold You Back
The upcoming deprecation of Stocky's key features is a clear signal that it's time to re-evaluate your inventory management strategy. Rather than viewing this as a setback, embrace it as an opportunity to implement a more robust, scalable, and intelligent system that will support your business growth for years to come. SKUSavvy offers the comprehensive features, intuitive interface, and seamless migration path that Shopify merchants need to thrive. Don't wait until July 7th to feel the impact – explore SKUSavvy today and future-proof your inventory operations.
Ready to make the switch?
Learn more about SKUSavvy's powerful features: https://www.skusavvy.com/platform
