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Automatic ABC Analysis for Your Shopify Inventory

Stop guessing which products matter most. Stockful runs ABC analysis automatically on your Shopify inventory - classifying products by revenue contribution so you can focus replenishment, marketing, and warehouse space on the items that drive your business.

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Manual ABC analysis vs Stockful - side by side

  Manual / Spreadsheets stockful.
Classification method Manual export and calculation Automatic, based on live sales data
Update frequency Whenever you remember Runs automatically on schedule
Per-location breakdown Extremely tedious Built-in per-location ABC
Reorder recommendations Manual calculation Automatic based on OOS-aware velocity, lead times, and safety stock
Dead stock detection Manual review Built-in, flagged automatically
Revenue threshold config Manual setup Configurable A/B/C thresholds
Demand forecasting Not practical Self-tuning models that track their own forecast accuracy
Report delivery Manual share Scheduled to any of five channels
Integration with alerts None Low stock alerts for A items prioritised
Time to first result Hours of work Under 5 minutes setup

ABC analysis that runs itself - plus 13 more reports

Automatic classification by revenue

Stockful classifies your products into A (top ~80% revenue), B (next ~15%), and C (bottom ~5%) - automatically, based on your actual sales data. No spreadsheets, no formulas, no manual exports.

13 more report types included

ABC analysis is one of over 100 built-in reports. You also get Low Stock, Out of Stock, Lost to Stockouts, Overstocked, Clearance Recommendations, Dead Stock, Zero Sales, Inventory Valuation, Reorder Recommendations, Location Comparison, Transfer Suggestions, Profit/COGS and Sell-Through Rate - plus a builder for anything the library doesn't already cover.

Prioritise alerts for your A items

Combine ABC analysis with Slack alerts. Set tighter thresholds for A items so you're always notified when your highest-revenue products are running low - while keeping C item alerts less aggressive.

Spot dead stock before it costs you

ABC analysis works hand-in-hand with dead stock detection. Products classified as C items with no recent sales are flagged immediately - helping you free up capital and warehouse space.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is ABC analysis?
ABC analysis is an inventory classification method that groups products by revenue contribution. A items are your top performers (typically ~80% of revenue from ~20% of products). B items contribute the next ~15%, and C items the bottom ~5%. It helps you prioritise which products to restock, promote, and monitor most closely.
How does Stockful calculate ABC classifications?
Stockful analyses your Shopify sales data to rank products by revenue contribution. It then automatically assigns A, B, or C classifications based on configurable thresholds. The classification updates regularly so it always reflects your current sales patterns.
Can I customise the A/B/C thresholds?
Yes. The default thresholds are 80/15/5 (A items = top 80% revenue, B = next 15%, C = bottom 5%), but you can adjust these to match your business needs.
Does ABC analysis work per location?
Yes. Stockful can run ABC analysis for each location independently, since sales patterns often vary between warehouses, retail stores, and fulfillment centers. A product might be an A item at your flagship store but a C item at a secondary location.
How often does the ABC classification update?
ABC classifications update automatically based on your configured schedule. As your sales data changes, products may move between categories - a seasonal item might be an A item in winter and a C item in summer.
Does Shopify have built-in ABC analysis?
No. Shopify does not offer ABC analysis. To classify your inventory by revenue contribution, you'd need to export data to a spreadsheet and do it manually - or use an app like Stockful that automates it.
How does ABC analysis connect to reorder recommendations?
Stockful combines ABC classification with OOS-aware velocity, lead times, and safety stock levels to generate reorder recommendations. A items get prioritised - you'll see recommendations to restock them earlier and in larger quantities than B or C items. Lead times feed directly into the reorder calculation so recommendations account for actual delivery timelines.
Is ABC analysis included on all plans?
Yes. ABC analysis and the full report library are included on every Stockful plan. There's no feature gating - every plan gets every feature.

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