Min/max & reorder settings
Stockie gives you two ways to decide when to reorder and how much to order: forecasting and manual min/max levels. You can use one, the other, or a mix of both — right down to the individual variant. This article explains how each works, how they interact, and where to find everything.
The two approaches at a glance
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Forecasting (default) | Min/max levels |
|---|---|---|
| Who decides the numbers | Stockie, from your sales history | You |
| Best for | Most products, especially seasonal or variable sellers | Steady sellers, contract/MOQ commitments, fixed shelf space |
| Set per | Defaults for your store (with scoping) | Each variant, per location |
| Adjusts automatically | Yes, as sales change | No, stays fixed until you change it |
The key thing to know: these aren't an either/or choice for your whole store. Stockie looks at each variant individually. If you've set a manual min or max on a variant, that value is used. If you haven't, that variant keeps using the forecast. More on that in How the two work together.
Learn more about forecasting here
Manual min/max levels
Sometimes you don't want a forecast — you want exact numbers. Maybe you've committed to holding a certain quantity, you're filling fixed shelf space, or you order in set pack sizes. That's what min/max levels are for.
Where to find them
From Forecast & replenishment → Manage settings → Min/max levels.
What min and max mean
- Min is your reorder trigger. When a variant's stock drops to or below its min, Stockie flags it to reorder.
- Max is your reorder-up-to target. When you reorder, Stockie suggests bringing stock up to the max.
So a variant set to min 400 / max 1000 will be flagged for reorder once it hits 400, with a suggestion to top it back up to 1000.
It's per location
Min/max levels are set per location — use the location selector at the top of the page (e.g. Brisbane Warehouse) to switch between them. This lets you hold different levels at a warehouse versus a retail store.
The "Forecast" placeholder
Any min or max field that shows Forecast instead of a number is not set manually — that field is still using the forecast. This is what lets you mix the two approaches (see below).
A few handy details
- Auto-saves — changes save as you type; there's no save button.
- Search and filter the variant list to find what you need quickly.
- Import / Export buttons (top right) let you bulk-edit via CSV — see Bulk editing.
How the two work together
This is the part worth getting your head around. Stockie decides per field, per variant:
A variant with a min or max value uses that value (overriding the forecast for that field). A variant with neither value continues using forecasted recommendations.
That means you can mix and match:
| Min | Max | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Forecast | Forecast | Fully forecasted — Stockie decides both the trigger and the quantity |
400 |
Forecast | You set the trigger; Stockie decides the order quantity |
| Forecast | 1000 |
Stockie decides when to reorder; you set the top-up target |
400 |
1000 |
Fully manual — your trigger, your target |
Bulk editing with CSV
To set min/max across a lot of variants at once:
- On the Min/max levels page, click Export to download your current values as a CSV.
- Edit the min and max columns in your spreadsheet. Leave a cell blank to keep that field on forecasting.
- Click Import and upload the file.
This is also the fastest way to bring levels over from a previous system.
Migrating from Stocky? Read this about "min"
If you're coming from Shopify's Stocky app, there's one important difference in how "min" is defined:
- In Stockie, min is the reorder trigger — the level at which you reorder.
- In Stocky, min was the amount you want to hold — the level you never wanted to drop below.
Because of this, min values brought across from Stocky should be reduced by 1 to line up with how Stockie triggers reorders. If you import your Stocky mins unchanged, you'll trigger reorders one unit higher than you did before.
FAQ
Do I have to choose forecasting or min/max for my whole store? No. Stockie decides per variant. Set min/max only where you want manual control; everything else stays on the forecast.
I changed a setting but the numbers look the same. Run a new forecast. After any settings change, Stockie shows a "forecast is out of date" banner — click Start new forecast to recalculate.
Can I set different min/max at different locations? Yes. Min/max levels are per location — switch locations using the selector at the top of the Min/max levels page.
Why is my sales velocity lower/higher than I expected? Velocity is based on actual units sold per day, and it excludes days a product was out of stock so stockouts don't artificially lower it.
What happens to a min/max value if I clear it? That field goes back to Forecast and the variant resumes using forecasted recommendations.