Shopify merchants manually reconcile inventory counts weekly because Shopify's snapshot-based tracking does not accurately reflect real-world movements from bundles, returns, and other adjustments.

Workarounds Described

• Cross-references Shopify numbers against shelf counts every Monday (2-4 hours)
• Manually subtracts component SKUs when bundles are sold
• Returns go to inspection area but Shopify marks them available, causing scramble later

Implied Software Gaps

• Real-time inventory tracking that records each event (sale, return, bundle decomposition) instead of just a final count
• Automatic deduction of bundle component SKUs when a bundle is sold
• Returns workflow that stages items as 'in inspection' before updating available count

EventSync Inventory Tracker

An inventory management app that records every movement as an event (e.g., bundle sold, component deducted; return received, staged for inspection) and reconciles counts in real time. It integrates with Shopify to replace manual Monday recaps with accurate, traceable inventory.

Existing Solutions Mentioned