One count for every channel
Your Shopify store, Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) stock, warehouse, and third-party logistics (3PL) partner will share one stock count, so orders will ship from units that exist.
By industry · Consumer electronics
Electronics accessory brands that need precise stock before they ship.
Your charger order is eight weeks out, and Shopify and Amazon are already selling units you don't have. adorabl's electronics inventory management will track your cases, chargers, and cables from the factory order to the shelf, so you'll sell only what you hold.
Six weeks on the water, and already oversold.
Overseas factories mean long supplier lead times, so part of your stock is always on the water. Meanwhile, Shopify and Amazon each think the same units are available, and overselling turns into refunds and bad reviews. adorabl will show what's ordered, what's arrived, and what's sold in one place.
Longer lead times
purchase orders will replace the side list of units on the water, including orders pushed back by Chinese New Year factory closures.
Ship from where the stock is
Your warehouse, your 3PL, and Amazon FBA will all fill orders through the same sales order flow, without a separate system for each.
The adorabl capabilities electronics brands will use.
Electronics accessory brands will use the same capabilities as any product business on adorabl, built around quantity by warehouse and bin.
Inventory management
Your item list, warehouses, bins, adjustments, and transfers will keep each case, charger, and cable counted.
Purchase orders
Purchase orders will track supplier lead times, and receipts will add stock only when goods arrive.
Order management
Shopify and Amazon orders will ship from the warehouse that has the stock.
Warehouse management
Picking, packing, and shipping lists and a packing workspace will handle the orders you ship yourself.
Accounting
Customer invoices will post as orders ship, and supplier bills will post as factory orders arrive.
Bank reconciliation
Marketplace settlement reconciliation will tie each Shopify and Amazon payout back to its orders, and supplier payments will land in the same books.
From long-lead buy to shipped unit.
Inventory in transit is stock you've ordered and paid for, or committed to, that hasn't reached your warehouse yet, such as a container still on the water. This is how a charger order will move through adorabl, from the factory to your customer.
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Order from the factory
Place a purchase order with the factory's lead time, so the expected arrival date will be set from day one.
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Track what's on the water
Open purchase orders will show what's ordered and not yet received, so nobody has to keep a side list.
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Receive into the warehouse or 3PL
Receive each shipment where it will sell from. A partial delivery will update stock and leave the rest of the order open.
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Sell from stock that exists
Shopify and Amazon orders will ship from received units, adorabl will create invoices as they ship, and settlement reconciliation will tie each payout back to its orders.
Outcomes for electronics brands.
Once purchasing, stock, Shopify, Amazon, and your books share one system, a few things will change.
Fewer costly oversells
One count across Shopify, Amazon, your warehouse, and your 3PL will cut down on overselling, since each order will ship from units that exist.
Lead times in purchasing, not spreadsheets
Open purchase orders will replace your side list of units on the water.
3PL and Amazon FBA stock in the same count
Stock at your 3PL and at Amazon FBA will sit in the same count as your own warehouse, and those orders will flow through one process.
Honest scope
adorabl fits accessory brands whose products sell as untracked units. It doesn't track serial numbers or handle returns or warranty claims, so brands that need those should look for a system built for them.
Running an accessory brand on spreadsheets vs. adorabl.
Many accessory brands start with a spreadsheet for stock and QuickBooks for the books. The table compares that setup with adorabl, row by row.
| What you're tracking | Spreadsheets and QuickBooks | adorabl |
|---|---|---|
| Stock on hand by location | One tab per warehouse or 3PL, updated by hand | Will show stock by location, updated as each transaction posts |
| Stock on the water | A side list of what's ordered and when it should land | Open purchase orders will show what's ordered and not yet received |
| Shopify and Amazon | Two counts that drift apart between updates | Will keep one stock count, with Amazon FBA tracked as its own location |
| Your books | Sales and stock exported into QuickBooks | Will post to your books as stock moves and orders ship |
Example · USB-C chargers
An eight-week charger order lands in two shipments.
A fictional accessory brand orders 3,000 USB-C chargers from its factory ahead of the holiday gifting rush.
1. Buy
A purchase order for 3,000 USB-C chargers goes to the factory with an eight-week lead time.
2. Receive
The first 1,800 arrive at the warehouse. The receipt adds them to stock, and the purchase order stays open for the 1,200 still on the water.
3. Ship and settle
Shopify and Amazon orders pull from the 1,800 on the shelf, each shipment creates its invoice, and settlement reconciliation ties the payouts back to their orders.
Related solutions.
Other industries and challenges electronics brands often explore.
Outdoor & sporting goods
Seasonal gear sold on Shopify, on Amazon, and in store, all from one stock count.
Apparel & Fashion
Size and color variants, seasonal drops, and promo spikes across Shopify and Amazon.
Challenge · Know what you have in stock
One stock count that helps prevent overselling.
Challenge · Fulfill from many places
Your warehouse, a 3PL, and Amazon FBA in one system.
Consumer electronics questions, answered.
What's the best ERP for a small electronics accessory brand?
What's the best ERP for a small electronics accessory brand?
The best enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for a small accessory brand tracks stock on the water, keeps one count across Shopify and Amazon, and ties sales to the books. adorabl will cover all three in one system. If your products need serial numbers, returns handling, or warranty claims, choose a system built for those instead.
How do I track inventory in transit from overseas suppliers?
How do I track inventory in transit from overseas suppliers?
Track it on open purchase orders instead of a side list. Inventory in transit is stock you've ordered that hasn't reached your warehouse yet, such as a container still on the water. In adorabl, each open purchase order will show what's ordered and not yet received, and partial receipts will add stock as it lands.
How do I stop overselling on Shopify and Amazon?
How do I stop overselling on Shopify and Amazon?
Keep one stock count for every channel. Overselling happens when a store sells more units than you have, usually because two sales channels each think the same stock is available. adorabl's inventory management will keep one count by location, sync counts back to Shopify as orders ship, and track Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) stock as its own location.
Does adorabl track serial numbers?
Does adorabl track serial numbers?
No. adorabl will track quantity by warehouse and bin, which fits accessories like phone cases, chargers, and cables that sell as untracked units. If your products need serial numbers, such as headphones or speakers with warranty registration, a system built for serial tracking will be a better fit.
How will long supplier lead times show up in adorabl?
How will long supplier lead times show up in adorabl?
As open purchase orders with expected arrival dates. Supplier lead time is the time between placing a purchase order and receiving the goods, which for overseas factories often runs six to twelve weeks. When goods arrive, the receipt will update your stock, and those units will be ready to sell on Shopify and Amazon.
Can I use a 3PL or Amazon FBA?
Can I use a 3PL or Amazon FBA?
Yes. adorabl will track a third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse and Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) stock as their own locations, in the same count as your own warehouse. Orders your 3PL ships will wait for its confirmation, and FBA orders will reduce your Amazon stock when Amazon confirms they shipped.
How is adorabl different from running an accessory brand on spreadsheets and QuickBooks?
How is adorabl different from running an accessory brand on spreadsheets and QuickBooks?
adorabl will keep stock, purchase orders, sales, and books in one system instead of several. With spreadsheets and QuickBooks, you update stock by hand, keep a side list of what's on the water, and export sales into your books. In adorabl, those will update as stock moves and orders ship.
Does adorabl handle returns or warranty claims?
Does adorabl handle returns or warranty claims?
No. adorabl doesn't handle returns, warranty claims, or repairs. It fits accessory brands that need stock, purchase orders, Shopify and Amazon orders, and books in one place. If returns and warranty claims are a big part of your business, choose a system built for them.
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