# Inventory Mate - Shopify Inventory Planning & Purchase Order Software

> Inventory Mate is a Shopify app for inventory planning, purchase orders, demand forecasting, and cash flow management. It's the top alternative for merchants switching from Stocky.

## What is Inventory Mate?

Inventory Mate is inventory planning software built specifically for Shopify stores. It helps merchants:

- Create and manage purchase orders with full receiving workflows
- Get AI-powered demand forecasting and restock recommendations
- Track weighted average cost (WAC) with automatic sync to Shopify
- Plan cash flow impact before placing orders
- Manage suppliers with complete contact records, terms, and lead times
- Perform stock takes and inventory adjustments
- Sync with QuickBooks for accounting

## Who is Inventory Mate for?

Inventory Mate serves independent Shopify merchants who:
- Need purchase order discipline without enterprise complexity
- Want forecasting without paying $200+/month
- Are switching from Stocky and need a reliable replacement
- Run retail stores with inventory across multiple locations
- Want to avoid stockouts and overstock situations

## Key Features

### Purchase Orders
- Create POs with line items, costs, and shipping details
- Full and partial receiving with inventory sync to Shopify
- Track payments and what's owed to suppliers
- Bulk add products to POs

### Demand Forecasting
- AI-powered sales forecasting using historical data
- Seasonal demand detection
- Restock recommendations based on lead times and safety stock
- Low stock alerts and notifications

### Cash Flow Planning
- See cash impact before you buy
- Plan purchasing around payment terms
- Track outstanding PO obligations
- Budget inventory investments

### Weighted Average Cost
- Automatic WAC recalculation at PO receipt
- Sync cost back to Shopify product records
- COGS tracking for accurate margins
- Historical cost tracking

### Supplier Management
- Complete supplier database with contacts
- Track terms, lead times, and minimums
- Supplier performance history
- Import suppliers from Stocky exports

### Inventory Monitoring
- Real-time inventory levels across locations
- Incoming stock visibility
- Stock take and adjustment workflows
- ABC analysis for inventory prioritization

## Pricing

All plans include a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Annual billing saves 20%.

- **Starter**: $49/month ($39/month annual) - Up to 500 SKUs, 1 store
- **Pro**: $99/month ($79/month annual) - Up to 4,000 SKUs, 1 store, 3 teammates
- **Growth**: $199/month ($159/month annual) - Up to 10,000 SKUs, 10 teammates, automatic cost sync at PO receipt
- **Scale**: $299/month ($239/month annual) - Up to 20,000 SKUs, 25 teammates, automatic cost sync at PO receipt
- **Enterprise**: $599/month ($479/month annual) - Unlimited SKUs, stores, and teammates, priority SLA, white-glove onboarding

## Stocky Alternative

Inventory Mate is built specifically for Shopify merchants transitioning from Stocky. Key migration benefits:

- Import your supplier data from Stocky exports
- Similar PO and receiving workflows you're familiar with
- Added forecasting and cash flow planning Stocky lacked
- Weighted average cost that syncs properly to Shopify
- Dedicated migration support from the team

## Integrations

- **Shopify**: Native app with automatic sync
- **QuickBooks**: Sync POs and expenses
- **Multi-location**: Support for all Shopify locations

## Documentation

Full documentation available at: https://inventorymate.co/docs

Key guides:
- Getting started: /docs/getting-started
- Purchase orders: /docs/purchase-orders
- Forecasting: /docs/forecasting
- Receiving inventory: /docs/receiving
- Supplier management: /docs/suppliers

## Contact

- Website: https://inventorymate.co
- Email: help.inventorymate@gmail.com
- Support: https://inventorymate.co/contact

## Blog Topics

The Inventory Mate blog covers:
- Stocky alternatives and migration guides
- Shopify inventory management best practices
- Purchase order workflows
- Demand forecasting techniques
- Weighted average cost for Shopify
- Cash flow planning for retail
- Inventory turnover optimization