Out of Stock (OOS) vs Auto Clear Discontinued
Managing your inventory via two ways such as Out of Stock (OOS) and Auto Clear Discontinued. Here's a simple guide to help you understand and choose the right option for your store.
What It Does:
Sets Stock to Zero: When a product is unavailable, it updates the stock quantity to zero.
Keeps Product Visible: The product stays on your website, showing customers it’s out of stock.
What It Does:
Removes Products: When a product is permanently discontinued, it’s removed from your store. There are two methods available such as archive the product or remove it permanently.
Quick Comparison
Out of Stock (OOS)
What It Does:
Sets Stock to Zero: When a product is unavailable, it updates the stock quantity to zero.
Keeps Product Visible: The product stays on your website, showing customers it’s out of stock.
Auto Clear Discontinued
What It Does:
Removes Products: When a product is permanently discontinued, it’s removed from your store. There are two methods available such as archive the product or remove it permanently.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Out of Stock (OOS) | Auto Clear Discontinued |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Product remains on the website | Product is removed |
| Customer Info | Shows product as out of stock | Product not visible to customers |
| Restocking | Easy to update stock quantity | Product needs to be re-added |
| Catalog Management | May cause some clutter | Keeps catalog clean and updated |
| Best For | Temporarily unavailable products | Permanently discontinued products |
Updated on: 05/08/2024
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