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Inventory forecasting, in plain language

Practical guides on demand forecasting, reorder planning and Shopify inventory for small product brands. No jargon, no 3,000-word detours.

TutorialSeptember 20267 min read

Shopify inventory forecasting in a spreadsheet, step by step

One Shopify export, four formulas and about half an hour. Which report to pull, what to calculate, when a spreadsheet is genuinely enough, plus a free template with the formulas already wired up.

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Free toolAugust 20263 min read

Free reorder point & safety stock calculator

Enter your last 30 days of sales, your supplier lead time and the service level you want. Get your reorder point and safety stock instantly. Free, no signup.

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GuideAugust 20266 min read

When to reorder inventory on Shopify (with the actual formula)

Shopify tells you how much stock you have, not when to buy more. The reorder point formula in plain language, a worked example across 14, 30 and 60-day supplier lead times, and a 10-SKU table you can copy.

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ComparisonAugust 20265 min read

A simpler Prediko alternative for small brands in NL and DE

Prediko is a capable, Shopify-first platform with a big integration ecosystem. If you’re a small Dutch or German brand that wants forecasting and reorder advice without the heavy setup, here’s where OrderBee is the better fit, and where it isn’t.

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ComparisonAugust 20265 min read

OrderBee vs Prediko

A fast, fair head-to-head on onboarding, integrations, complexity, pricing and regional fit, so a small brand can decide between simplicity and local relevance versus broader integration depth.

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MigrationJuly 20266 min read

Stocky is shutting down. Here’s what to do about the forecasting.

Stocky stops working on 31 August 2026 and Shopify Admin won’t replace its demand forecasting. The 30-minute migration for small Shopify brands. What to export, what breaks, and how to keep your reorder planning.

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