A common merchant question
How do I use one stock source behind different Shopify products?
Practical answer
First choose the product that represents the item you store and count. Treat the other listings as different ways to sell that same item.
How Kaijuu helps
Kaijuu connects those related products to the shared item while leaving the customer order unchanged.
Choose the stock source
Use the SKU for the item you actually store, count and reorder. Other listings that sell the same item should point back to this stock source.
Connect the related products
Saving the connection does not change inventory. Review the proposed relationship first, then enable stock updates only when the quantities and locations are correct.
- Check refunds and location changes
- Review any connection that pauses
- Do not assume stock moves between locations
Keep the customer products unchanged
Customers can continue to see the separate products while your team reviews them against the stock they share.
Business example
Twelve navy cushions support two listings
Orders for four Classic Cushions and three Coastal Cushions use the same physical stock.
| Listing | Ordered | Shared stock remaining |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Cushion | 4 | 8 |
| Coastal Cushion | 3 | 5 |
- Choose the boxed navy cushion as the stock source
- Connect both listings
- Review the remaining five cushions
Sources
Further reading
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
What should I check first?
Choose the SKU that represents the item actually stored, counted and purchased. related listings should resolve back to this source.
What result should I aim for?
Use one stock source as the truthful stock pool behind multiple selling presentations.