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.
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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