Store Level Backorder Inventory Setting
Backorder inventory is a store level setting that allows users to decide what strategy is applied to back-ordered SKUs. When your SKU availability is at 0 and you have an inbound quantity or items in FC transfer your SKU will be considered in “backorder”. Applying a setting to a back-ordered SKU will give you control over EVA and how she approaches the buy box.
This is useful for sellers who would like to make sure their SKUs can be fulfilled while they are arriving in the warehouse. A setting to continue pushing for the buy box win is also available.
To activate this setting, you will need to go to the “Pricing Management tab” of the platform. See Figure 1.
Then, go to the “Store Level Settings” button. See Figure 2.
Once opened you can navigate to the “Other Pricing Settings” and click on the drop-down menu to select what strategy you would like to adopt when your SKU is considered back-ordered. Here you can select:
- Set the price to the Average Sales Price, avoiding the fluctuations in pricing entirely.
- Match the buy box or Share the buy box, making your prices the same as your competitor and slowing down your sales velocity.
- Chase and own the buy box, disregarding the backorder status and allowing EVA to price as if there was an available inventory.
See Figure 3.
Once finished, make sure to click on the “Save” button to apply your settings.
Importantly, the settings applied here will override other pricing settings.
SKUs Inbound Status (Shipped & Receiving)
You can separately display your SKU’s Inbound Status as if it is shipped inbound quantity or receiving inbound quantity by hovering over the Inbound (I) icon. Please see Figure 4 below.
