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Preventing Stockouts with Adobe Commerce and Epicor P21

In today’s competitive and fast-paced market, out-of-stocks are a common problem for retailers. A stockout occurs when a high-demand product is not available in a retailer’s inventory, resulting in lost sales and unhappy customers. This can present a significant challenge for retailers struggling with unpredictable customer demands and supply chain disruptions. However, with the integration of Adobe Commerce and Epicor P21, merchants can implement effective strategies to reduce inventory disruptions and improve their overall inventory management.

Epicor P21 is a powerful enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that helps merchants manage inventory, sales, and order fulfillment. Adobe Commerce, on the other hand, is a robust eCommerce platform that allows businesses to create, manage, and sell products online. When these two systems are integrated, retailers can streamline their processes and improve efficiency, resulting in fewer inventory outages and greater customer satisfaction.

One of the most important strategies for reducing inventory disruptions is maintaining accurate inventory levels. By integrating Adobe Commerce and Epicor P21, merchants can automate and synchronize their inventory data in real time. This means that inventory levels in the ERP system are updated immediately as soon as a customer places an order on the eCommerce platform. This ensures that customers are only shown products that are in stock, reducing the chance of going out of stock.

Another strategy retailers can use to reduce inventory is to clearly understand their demand patterns. The integration of Adobe Commerce and Epicor P21 provides retailers with valuable data on customer purchasing behavior, such as popular products, peak shopping times, and average order sizes. This information can be used to accurately predict demand and make informed inventory decisions. By having the right products available immediately, retailers can avoid inventory and fulfill customer orders promptly.

Additionally, merchants can implement a just-in-time (JIT) inventory strategy using the Adobe Commerce and Epicor P21 integration. In this strategy, inventory is ordered and received only when necessary to meet customer demand. With real-time visibility into inventory levels and demand patterns, retailers can efficiently manage their supply chain and keep inventory at optimal levels to avoid stockouts.

In short, the integration of Adobe Commerce and Epicor P21 provides merchants with a comprehensive solution to reduce out-of-stocks and improve inventory management. By maintaining accurate inventory levels, understanding demand patterns, and implementing a JIT strategy, retailers can efficiently fulfill customer orders and stay ahead of the competition. With these strategies, retailers can expect greater customer satisfaction.

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