Full Stock Control in Shopify: New Inventory Adjustments

Full Stock Control in Shopify: New Inventory Adjustments

📅 2026-05-07 · ✍️ Migraciones.io Team · ⏱️ 11 min read

Every unit in your inventory is gold. Do you really know where it is at all times?

Detailed inventory control is crucial for your online business because it directly impacts your profitability and customer satisfaction. Not knowing the exact location or quantity of each product can lead to unexpected stockouts, overselling that frustrates your customers, or over-purchasing items that later become obsolete. 70% of eCommerce stock issues stem from a lack of traceability, according to an indicative study by Ecom Insights 2024.

Precise stock management allows you to optimize your purchasing, reduce storage costs, and improve the shopping experience by ensuring that what the customer sees as available, truly is. In a recent PrestaShop migration with 3,000 products, 10% of SKUs had stock discrepancies – a problem resolved with more rigorous management in Shopify. Well-managed inventory is the backbone of an efficient and scalable e-commerce business. To delve deeper into how a well-planned migration can improve your logistics, check out our article on the complete guide to migrating from PrestaShop to Shopify.

Shopify gives you two new levers to manage your inventory with pinpoint accuracy.

Shopify has introduced two distinct modes for adjusting your inventory, offering greater flexibility and control. These options are found directly in your store's admin panel when editing the stock quantity for a product or variant. Understanding when to use each is key to efficient management.

Both modes are designed to give you control, but 'Adjust by' is where the true audit power lies. Now, let's look at the valuable information Shopify records with each of these movements.

Forget guesswork. Now every stock movement is recorded for your peace of mind.

Shopify's new workflow for inventory adjustments provides an unprecedented level of detail, eliminating uncertainty about changes in your stock. Every time you make an adjustment using the 'Adjust by' mode, Shopify automatically records a series of critical data points that you can consult at any time.

These are the elements Shopify now tracks:

• ✓Movement Origin — The specific reason why the stock has changed (e.g., 'Merchandise Receipt', 'Damage', 'Customer Return').
• ✓Movement Destination — Where the stock is going (e.g., 'Available', 'Quarantine', 'Returned to Supplier').
• ✓Responsible User — Who made the adjustment, identifying the team member.
• ✓Date and Time — The exact moment the change was recorded.

This level of detail is fundamental for inventory auditing, error detection, and optimizing your logistics processes. Implementing an inventory tracking system can reduce losses from obsolete stock by up to 15% (sector benchmarking, Migraciones.io 2025). For more advanced logistics management, we recommend reading our article on logistics optimization in Shopify.

When is each method best for you? We make it easy to choose the perfect option.

Choosing between 'Set to' and 'Adjust by' depends on the situation and the level of detail you need. Both have their place in a robust inventory management strategy. Additionally, the Bulk Editor remains a valid tool for certain scenarios.

The key is to integrate the 'Adjust by' mode into your regular workflows to maximize visibility. This will allow you not only to know how many units you have, but why that number changed. Now, let's see how you can start using these new features in your store.

Implementing these changes is simpler than you think. Follow these steps and master your inventory.

Accessing and using the new inventory adjustment options in Shopify is an intuitive process. Here are the steps so you can start benefiting from full stock tracking.

1. 1
   Navigate to your products
   From your Shopify admin panel, go to 'Products' and select the product or variant whose inventory you want to adjust.
2. 2
   Access the Inventory section
   On the product/variant page, scroll down to the 'Inventory' section. You'll see the current available stock quantity.
3. 3
   Choose the adjustment mode
   Click on the stock number. A pop-up window will appear where you can choose between 'Set to' or 'Adjust by'. Select 'Adjust by' for detailed tracking.
4. 4
   Enter adjustment details
   If you chose 'Adjust by', enter the quantity to add or subtract, and select the 'Origin' and 'Destination' of the movement from a predefined list (or create one if necessary). Add an optional note.
5. 5
   Save changes
   Confirm the adjustment. Shopify will automatically record all movement data.
6. 6
   View history
   To see the complete adjustment history, click 'View inventory history' in the same product inventory section. There you'll find a detailed log of all movements.

Mastering these tools will give you a competitive edge. But if you need a more in-depth implementation or a review of your workflows, don't hesitate to contact us.

Good inventory management is the foundation of a successful e-commerce business. At Migraciones.io, we help you build it.

The introduction of these new inventory adjustment features in Shopify represents a significant step forward for stock control and auditing. At Migraciones.io, we understand that proper inventory management is fundamental, not only after a successful migration from platforms like PrestaShop or WooCommerce to Shopify, but also for the continuous optimization of any existing store.

Our team of senior consultants specializes in helping small and medium-sized businesses leverage Shopify's tools to their fullest. We can help you:

• ✓Implement new workflows — Integrating the 'Adjust by' mode into your daily processes for impeccable traceability.
• ✓Audit your current inventory — Identifying potential discrepancies and optimizing your stock levels.
• ✓Configure integrations — If you use external inventory management systems (ERP, WMS), we ensure they communicate efficiently with Shopify.
• ✓Train your team — So that all your employees master Shopify's best inventory management practices.

Don't let poor inventory management hinder your business growth. A stock audit can reveal inefficiencies costing thousands of euros annually. Let us help you transform your inventory management into a competitive advantage.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shopify Inventory Adjustments